Charlene Mabins , LCSW

Charlene Mabins is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and issues that often affect women. She works with clients who are navigating life changes, struggling with self-esteem, or facing compassion fatigue. Charlene communicates in straightforward, respectful language and aims to make the first steps feel manageable.

Charlene uses a mix of practical tools and listening. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses acceptance and commitment strategies that encourage values-based choices and present-moment noticing.

Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs. That might mean skill-building exercises one week and emotion-focused conversation the next. Charlene adapts her pace and methods so work feels doable rather than overwhelming.

Her background includes ten years of professional experience and licensure as an LCSW in Illinois. She brings experience supporting LGBT concerns, body image and caregiving stress, and people coping with chronic illness or major life transitions.

People who reach out typically want clear steps and practical coping tools alongside a calm, empathetic listener. Charlene aims to help clients find small, steady changes that add up to real relief over time. If someone wants a direct, compassionate approach to common life struggles, she may be a good fit.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose small actions that align with what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and adjusting after losses.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce distress. It is often chosen for anxiety, low mood, and building practical coping skills.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and processing strong emotions to improve emotional responses and relationships. It can help people manage grief, attachment concerns, and intense feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing skill work between sessions. These options aim to make consistent, practical care more accessible for people with different schedules and needs.