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Online therapist

Dr. Charles Graham

Experienced, practical mental health support

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Credentials
LMSW
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Charles

Dr. Charles Graham offers steady, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and changes in life. He writes in clear, calm terms and helps clients work toward specific goals.

Dr. Graham is a Licensed Master Social Worker - LMSW who brings twenty years of clinical experience to brief and ongoing care. He keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative.

Conversations focus on what is most urgent for the client and on skills that can be used between meetings.

Background and approach

Dr. Graham draws from several approaches to match the work to each person's needs rather than using one fixed method. His background includes long experience in clinical settings across the public and personal sectors.

That range has shaped a flexible style that stays respectful and nonjudgmental while aiming for measurable progress. He uses plain language so people can try strategies without confusion. In practice he often uses techniques that help manage difficult thoughts, change unhelpful patterns, and increase emotional regulation.

He also supports people dealing with substance use, trauma, mood shifts, and issues around identity and relationships. Sessions are geared toward real-world steps and clearer day-to-day functioning. Dr.

Graham works in Michigan and communicates in English. He accepts international clients and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to make ongoing work more convenient.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for worry, depression, and adjusting to big life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies unhelpful thinking and teaches concrete skills to change behaviors and moods. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic, obsessive patterns, and low mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling work, family, or travel. Sessions can take place by video call for a face-to-face experience, by phone for convenience, or through live chat and text messaging for brief check-ins and ongoing support. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and practice new skills between meetings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting matters, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics.
What is his general approach in therapy?
His style is optimistic, accepting, and interactive. He aims to tailor methods to each person using practical skills from cognitive, acceptance, and behavioral approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has twenty years of clinical experience across public and personal settings, working with a wide range of concerns including substance use and trauma.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential - LMSW, with license MI LMSW 6801088470, and practices in Michigan.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are accepted, allowing people in other countries to connect for sessions.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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