Charmaine Dees , LCSW

Charmaine Dees is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She also helps with family concerns, compassion fatigue, and issues common to women. Her approach is calm and straightforward, aimed at making the first steps feel doable for someone who may be nervous about starting therapy.

She uses clear, practical methods to help people sort out feelings and reactions. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client now, with simple strategies to reduce overwhelm and build small, steady changes. Charmaine encourages honesty and steady effort rather than quick fixes.

Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice thoughts and take actions that reflect their values. She blends those approaches with client-centered and mindfulness techniques so people feel heard while they learn new skills. Motivational Interviewing can be used to strengthen resolve and clarify goals.

Charmaine has 18 years of experience and holds an LCSW in North Carolina. She has supported people facing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, post-traumatic stress, and challenges like guilt, shame, and isolation. She also supports young adults and those navigating midlife transitions.

Sessions can include short practical exercises, reflective conversation, and goal-setting tailored to each person's pace. She invites people to notice what matters, try small changes, and review progress together. The tone is respectful, steady, and focused on real-life steps.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clear about their values and take steps that matter, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, depression, and finding direction during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience, emphasizing listening, empathy, and the client's own goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try different techniques, and together decide which methods feel most helpful. Sessions can shift over time as needs and priorities change, and the plan is reviewed regularly.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face work and teaching of skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief reflections, homework prompts, or when someone prefers writing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between meetings.