- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness focus
About Charity
Dr. Charity Rolfes is a Virginia LCP (licensed clinical psychologist) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a broad set of related issues. Dr. Rolfes helps clients who struggle with self-esteem, caregiving stress, and life changes that feel overwhelming.
Her approach begins with a respectful therapeutic relationship. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. She uses conversations, skill-building, and reflective work to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Therapy can include work on thought patterns, emotional regulation, and attention to bodily or somatic experiences.
Dr. Rolfes draws on several approaches that fit different problems and preferences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness and Jungian-informed methods add attention to inner experience and deeper personal meaning.
She has long experience supporting people across many identities, including LGBTQIA+ clients and those with diverse cultural and neurodiversity backgrounds. That experience informs how she frames goals and chooses techniques.
Practical issues such as parenting stress, chronic illness, body image, and work-related pressures are included in sessions when relevant. Dr. Rolfes asks about what matters most and works with clients to set achievable steps toward their concerns.
How Dr. Rolfes blends approaches in online work
Dr. Rolfes commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT involves looking at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and practicing small experiments to test new ways of thinking. DBT offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication with others.She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help people notice their moment-to-moment experience without judgment. Mindfulness can support anxiety management and greater awareness of habitual reactions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Rolfes will discuss options, try methods, and adjust based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming one path fits everyone.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work break, reduce travel time, or allow brief check-ins when life feels busy. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises and homework to work in between sessions so progress continues in daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and related problems such as caregiving stress and self-esteem.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She emphasizes a respectful therapeutic relationship, goal-focused conversations, and practical skill-building to manage emotions and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Virginia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Virginia LCP and practices from Virginia.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I attend sessions from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.