Charles Spray

My names is Charles Spray and I have over 30 years of experience counseling adults, middle school-aged children, and adolescents in a variety of settings. I have an MS in counseling from Indiana University and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed School Counselor. I have over 30 years of experience counseling adults, children, and adolescents in a variety of settings. My experience includes serving as a therapist in inpatient, outpatient, therapeutic day school, residential treatment programs, behavior consultation, and as a school counselor. I currently work in a counseling setting where I do individual and some family therapy, while also carrying a caseload with the State's Medicaid Waiver Program. I have an MS in counseling from Indiana University and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed School Counselor.

I currently treat adults and middle school-aged children and older with a variety of issues including, but not limited to: mood/depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, anger problems, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, academic-related difficulties, adjustment issues, impulse control disorders, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities, including autism.

Although I am adept at designing and implementing a variety of interventions and strategies to help people, I believe my greatest asset as a counselor is my ability to form quality therapeutic relationships and promote self-awareness and growth in a confidential and supportive environment. I use a lot of Mindfulness-based treatment strategies in my practice because I believe they give people the tools to be more self-aware and to live more effectively in the present.

During our fist session we will do introductions and I give you the opportunity to discuss your presenting issues and what you hope to accomplish by participating in counseling sessions. I will also help you feel secure and comfortable so that you will share things with me and work towards your treatment goals.