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Charlisa Watson

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

An Atlanta native with a heart to serve, Charlisa Watson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, military veteran, mother of three, and crisis responder. With extensive experience serving children, families, veterans, and individuals navigating trauma, grief, or addiction, Charlisa brings both professional expertise and lived understanding to her practice.

My approach to therapy

Charlisa Watson, LCSW of Assuage Therapeutic Coaching LLC offers a powerful, integrative approach that blends traditional therapy with life coaching to guide clients toward healing and personal growth. Her trauma-informed, culturally aware practice serves clients of all ages across Georgia, offering structured, evidence-based treatment plans and flexible payment options—including insurance and self-pay specials. Clients receive comprehensive support, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and access to documentation for FMLA or short-term disability. Assuage also offers group therapy, corporate EAP partnerships, and referral incentives, making it both accessible and results-driven.

What you can expect from me

In your first session with Charlisa Watson, LCSW at Assuage Therapeutic Coaching LLC, you can expect a warm, structured, and judgment-free environment where your story is heard and respected. The session will focus on gathering detailed background information through a biopsychosocial assessment, discussing your current concerns, and collaboratively identifying goals for treatment. Charlisa will provide a diagnostic impression (if applicable), introduce the therapeutic coaching approach, and begin forming a personalized treatment plan. This is also an opportunity to ask questions, set expectations, and explore additional support options like documentation for FMLA or short-term disability. Sessions are trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and tailored to meet you exactly where you are.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Woman
  • My style is
    Energetic, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Clark Atlanta University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Georgia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavior Modification, Strategic Family Therapy, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Multi-Systemic (MST), Seeking Safety, Psychodynamic, Art Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Behavioral Activation (BA), Motivational Interviewing, Play, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    160 Clairemont Avenue Ste 200
    Decatur, GA 30030