- Practical goal setting
- Thought-focused work
- Compassionate listening
About Charles
He listens first and works from the person’s current needs. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, doable changes. Charles uses methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, build better emotional skills, and repair important relationships.
With experience across a wide range of concerns, he helps people handling trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar challenges, and parenting strains. He also works on intimacy-related issues, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include communication problems, infidelity, divorce and separation, and fatherhood issues.
Charles describes his style as grounded in compassion and acceptance. He prioritizes trust and aims to make therapy feel straightforward and nonjudgmental. Clients are invited to set realistic goals and practice small changes between sessions.
He works in Missouri and conducts sessions in English. People who prefer direct, practical conversation about thoughts and everyday habits often find his approach useful. To begin, readers should confirm session formats and scheduling details before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Charles uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of thinking and acting; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and changing daily habits. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions, which can help with anger, addictions, and self-control. Client-Centered Therapy is part of his work too, so conversations focus on the person’s experience and goals rather than a rigid plan.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Charles will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts plans over time as progress and life circumstances change.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break or avoiding travel time. It can also let people use audio-only sessions if bandwidth is limited or choose video when seeing facial cues matters. Ask about current session options when you schedule so arrangements match your routines and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and anger, plus related concerns like ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is compassionate and direct. He listens first, sets practical goals, and focuses on changing thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of counseling experience following a lengthy prior military career and has worked with many different concerns during that time.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.