- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Attachment work
About Charles
Charles Tyson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with six years of clinical experience. Charles works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and intimacy-related issues, among other challenges. Charles uses straightforward language and direct communication in sessions.
Charles draws on several therapeutic approaches to help people manage symptoms and find practical ways forward. Sessions commonly include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address unhelpful thinking and build workable coping strategies. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about relationships and how past patterns affect current interactions.
The approach is collaborative and person-focused. Charles listens for what is getting in the way, then helps set goals and practices to try between sessions. Therapy can include skills practice, reflection on relationship patterns, and talking through life changes or grief.
Charles has experience supporting people with addictions, LGBT concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, first responder-related stress, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue. They also help with issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care, family of origin problems, and communication or control issues.
Sessions are offered in English from Pennsylvania. Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Charles often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then focus on meaningful actions despite them. ACT can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and getting clearer about personal values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another common approach used in sessions. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and introduces practical exercises to reduce distress and build coping skills for problems like anxiety, insomnia, or mood difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Charles will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaboration helps decide which techniques to prioritize as therapy progresses.
The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also make it simpler to continue care across life changes, while the therapist and client figure out practical routines that work for scheduling and communication.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Charles help with?
Charles works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, and several other concerns listed on the profile.
What is Charles's approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and direct, using practical exercises, reflection, and skills practice informed by approaches like ACT and CBT.
How much experience does Charles have?
Charles has six years of clinical experience working with a wide range of presenting concerns and settings.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
Charles holds LICSW (Minnesota) and LCSW (Pennsylvania) credentials and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Charles?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and services are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.