Hi there! My name is Charlie, and I have been a counselor for four years. I support clients working through trauma, anxiety, chronic conditions, identity concerns, and LGBTQ+ related concerns, including transgender and gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues. I enjoy helping people find direction, understand themselves more clearly, and move through life's challenges with greater confidence.
I look at therapy as a collaboration. I am here to listen without judgment, understand what you are experiencing, and help you find practical solutions that fit your life. You know yourself better than anyone, so I will not tell you who to be or what your answers should be. Instead, I will help you explore the questions you are carrying, recognize your strengths, and bring forward the insight and answers you are looking for at a pace that feels right for you.
In our first session, I want you to feel relaxed, comfortable, and free to share at your own pace. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental, affirming environment where you do not have to be afraid to open up. During the first few sessions, I will focus on getting to know you, learning where you have been in life, understanding what brings you to therapy, and beginning to identify the direction and support that may feel most helpful for you from the start.
