Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Charles works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Charles
Dr. Charles Graham is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with two decades of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and other life challenges.
He aims to create a calm, straightforward space where people can talk about what is hardest for them and learn practical ways to cope. He draws on several therapy methods to match each person’s needs. Sessions are conversational and focused on skills people can use between meetings.
Background and approach
He emphasizes clear goals, steady progress, and real-world strategies rather than jargon or lengthy theory. Over 20 years he has worked in both public and personal settings and has helped people with trauma, substance use, relationship strain, and mood concerns. That background informs how he adapts tools for different situations, from addiction recovery steps to managing intense emotions.
His style is warm, accepting, and interactive. He listens for what matters most and then helps people build routines and skills that reduce reactivity and increase calm. He also supports work on identity, self-esteem, fatherhood issues, and multicultural stressors.
Therapy combines talking, skills practice, and planning for real-life situations. People who want clear guidance and hands-on strategies often find this approach helpful. Sessions are offered from Michigan and in English, and international clients are accepted.
What Charles works with
Everything Charles lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Charles's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Charles lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online emotional work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions that match those values even when emotions are strong. It is useful for people who want to move forward despite anxiety, anger, or low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills and can be helpful when strong reactions or impulsive behavior get in the way of daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will pick or blend methods and adjust them as progress develops, so the plan fits real life and real challenges.
Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video lets people see facial cues and practice new skills in role-play. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a short check-in is needed. Text and chat are helpful for brief updates, coping reminders, and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules.
Questions people ask about Charles
What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
He helps with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and related difficulties.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and goal focused, combining talk, skill practice, and problem-solving. Techniques are adapted to what the person needs most.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The clinician brings 20 years of clinical experience working across public and personal settings with a wide range of concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LMSW, which stands for licensed master social worker, and practices from Michigan.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.