- Decision-making practice
- Narrative therapy
- Existential perspective
About Charles
Dr. Charles Lewis is a LICSW (Master of Arts, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 33 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and addictions. He also focuses on attachment issues, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
He notices many clients feel stuck and repeat the same patterns. He describes this like a Groundhog Day loop where decisions don’t move life forward. In sessions he helps people practice clearer, more efficient decision-making so they can try different choices in daily life.
His style leans on narrative ideas that look at the stories people tell about themselves. He also draws on existential work that considers meaning and responsibility, and psychodynamic ideas that pay attention to long-standing patterns. In conversation he helps people notice how past experiences shape current choices.
Sessions focus on practical steps as well as reflection. Clients can expect to talk through current problems, try out new ways of deciding, and reflect on the stories that keep them stuck. The work aims to increase clarity about what actions feel possible and useful.
He practices in Massachusetts and conducts work in English. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the provided scheduling flow.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Existential Therapy helps people look at meaning, choice, and responsibility in their lives. It can be useful when someone is rethinking life direction or feeling a lack of purpose. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and separates problems from identity, which can help with patterns that feed anxiety and isolation. Psychodynamic ideas attend to recurring patterns and hidden influences from earlier relationships, which often show up in how people make decisions today.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. The first sessions often include trying different styles so the client and therapist can agree on the most useful way forward in subsequent meetings.
The practical aim of online sessions is to fit therapy into everyday life. Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to meet without long travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time cost of attending sessions. The therapist and client coordinate scheduling and session length so the work can be manageable alongside other commitments.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and addictions. He also focuses on attachment issues, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He combines narrative, existential, and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions include talking through current problems, looking at personal stories, and practicing different decision-making approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 33 years of clinical experience as a practicing social worker.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MA and is a LICSW. He practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.