Charlene Smith , LPC

Charlene Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia. She brings three years of counseling experience and a calm, approachable manner to sessions. Charlene aims to create a space where people feel heard and understood before moving into practical steps for change.

She favors a person-centered style that focuses on building a strong therapeutic connection. That relationship is the starting point for exploring stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, and anger. Charlene also supports people coping with life changes and working through relationship or family concerns.

In sessions she combines client-centered work with practical problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to emotional pain. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set achievable goals and build momentum.

Her background includes clinical mental health work, crisis interventions, and case management across nonprofit shelters, clinics, inpatient and outpatient settings, and community programs. This range gives her experience with co-occurring issues such as codependency, abandonment, impulsivity, and isolation.

Charlene speaks English and practices from Georgia. She works with people dealing with forgiveness, guilt and shame, communication problems, control issues, and related concerns. Her sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what helps most in daily life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Charlene uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the relationship and build trust. This approach focuses on listening, acceptance, and reflecting what the person says so they feel heard and can consider changes at their own pace.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, which is a practical way to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that cause repeated conflict or mood shifts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try tailored strategies together. If something isn't working, they adjust the plan and try different techniques until it fits the client's needs.

Online sessions offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls are suited to in-depth work that benefits from visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, homework support, or when writing helps people think through problems. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.