Charolette Riale , LCSW

Charolette Riale, LCSW, helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about next steps. She focuses on practical support for issues like addiction, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her manner is respectful and compassionate, and she works to create an open space for honest conversation.

With 16 years of experience practicing in Indiana, she adapts conversations and plans to each person’s situation. She listens for strengths and goals, then helps build simple steps forward. Clients can expect straightforward, goal-minded work rather than long, abstract explanations.

Charolette uses a mix of approaches to match the needs that emerge in sessions. She draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors.

She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to change habits and solution-focused methods to set small, achievable goals. Trauma-focused practices are part of her support when past harm affects daily life and relationships.

Sessions aim to increase the sense of control and reduce the daily burden of stress, anger, or substance concerns. She helps people with communication problems, codependency, family of origin issues, and parenting stress. The plan is practical, paced to the person, and reviewed as progress is made.

How Charolette Uses Therapy Methods Online

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s concerns and goals at the center of sessions. The therapist follows the client’s lead, listens carefully, and prioritizes what feels most important to address. This approach is helpful when someone needs space to clarify values or make sense of complicated feelings.

Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses concrete exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. Plans are revisited as progress is made so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues and a longer talk. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a conversation without video fits better. Chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different comfort levels.