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Online therapist

Charesa Alphin

Compassionate support for parenting and life stress

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Charesa

Charesa Alphin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with ten years of experience. She focuses on parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, autism-related concerns, mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and social and communication difficulties. Her approach aims to make people feel heard and respected from the first visit.

She uses a person-centered style that keeps the client's experience central. That means sessions start with the client's story and build goals together.

Background and approach

Charesa blends practical skills with listening so people can try small changes between meetings. Charesa is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), among other methods. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and teaches new ways of responding.

EMDR is part of her trauma work when past events continue to cause distress. She also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative and solution-focused techniques to match what a person needs. Those approaches can help with decision-making, shifting unhelpful patterns, and reframing difficult experiences.

The goal is to pick methods that fit the person and the problem rather than using the same plan for everyone. Sessions are offered in English and provided through a mix of video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Charesa emphasizes collaboration, so each plan is adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s own priorities at the center of the work. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the client set goals that feel meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches clear skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful behavior patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through what’s been tried, what matters most to the client, and which methods are likely to help. Plans are adjusted over time so the work stays relevant to changing needs and goals.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, manage childcare or travel constraints, and keep continuity when life is unpredictable. Licensed professionals can adapt therapies like CBT to these formats so clients can practice skills between meetings and track progress over time.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Charesa address?
She helps with parenting difficulties, trauma and abuse, autism-related concerns, mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and workplace or career stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is person-centered, meaning sessions begin with the client’s story and goals. She listens first and then suggests practical steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of counseling experience working with a range of concerns including childhood trauma, mood disorders, and social difficulties.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas under TX LPC 75730 and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for meetings.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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