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Online therapist

Charles "Charlie" Adams

Compassionate therapist for life transitions

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Charles

Charles "Charlie" Adams is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California with 15 years of experience. He focuses on helping adults who are facing depression, anxiety, and issues related to self-esteem and motivation. Charlie aims to build a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk frankly about their worries and goals.

He has worked across levels of care, including inpatient psychiatric settings, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient therapy.

Background and approach

That range gives him practical experience with both crisis moments and ongoing recovery. He also has a long history leading mental health and support groups for adults. Charlie uses straightforward tools to help people manage symptoms and cope with life changes.

He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and from Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple skills for staying grounded. Motivational Interviewing is part of how he helps clients find their own reasons for change. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented.

Charlie helps clients set clear steps and tracks progress together. He emphasizes collaboration so people feel involved in deciding what comes next. Parents looking through a family and parenting directory will find Charlie’s work relevant when family or relationship stress links to mood, anxiety, or life transitions.

He works in English and practices under the license CA LMFT 48492.

Approaches for online work and what they do

Charles uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful space where people feel heard; this approach focuses on listening and helping clients find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes that reduce anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try methods that fit the situation. Sessions are collaborative and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. That variety helps people fit therapy into busy schedules, manage care from different locations in California, and choose the mode that feels most comfortable for sharing. These options support continuity of care and make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family challenges, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is conversational and practical. He creates a nonjudgmental space, sets clear goals, and uses evidence-based techniques to help clients make changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working in inpatient psychiatric care, partial hospitalization programs, outpatient counseling, and group facilitation.
What credential and location apply to his practice?
He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, credential CA LMFT 48492, and practices from that state.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
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 him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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