Charles Layell, LPC

Charles Layell is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Virginia with seven years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT identity concerns, and self-esteem struggles. His practice also addresses panic, post-traumatic stress, isolation, and other issues that often follow major life changes.

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage intense feelings and regain a sense of control. Sessions focus on concrete skills and practical steps rather than abstract theory. Conversations address shame, loneliness, and the fallout from loss or violence in straightforward terms.

Charles has experience supporting people through midlife transitions, aging concerns, chronic illness and pain, and the impact of traumatic brain injury. He also works with those facing divorce, domestic violence, and substance use difficulties. He pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes coping and identity.

In work with LGBT clients he concentrates on identity, safety, and recovery from trauma. He helps clients process grief, work through guilt or forgiveness, and reduce panic symptoms with step-by-step techniques. The aim is to help people take small practical steps that change daily life.

People who choose Charles can expect direct, focused sessions that clarify problems and set achievable goals. He asks about real-world obstacles and offers approaches that fit each person’s needs and values.

Evidence-based approaches and online work