Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
How Charles works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Charles
Charles Koah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia with 30 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, and issues with motivation and self-esteem. He helps those dealing with addiction, anger, grief, and life transitions.
Charles also supports clients exploring intimacy, parenting challenges, and workplace or career concerns. He uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. Sessions focus on clear goals, straightforward strategies, and skills that can be practiced between meetings.
Background and approach
He often helps people identify patterns that keep problems going, then builds step-by-step plans to change them. Charles brings a calm, respectful approach and aims to create a space where people feel heard. He emphasizes collaboration and adapts his style to what each person needs, whether that means coaching-style guidance or traditional talk therapy.
His work with executive and professional clients informs a results-focused way of addressing career and workplace stress. Over three decades he has supported people through trauma, addiction, bipolar challenges, and process-related issues such as gambling or internet use. He also addresses less visible strains like compassion fatigue and financial stress.
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Therapy sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Many people find the flexible formats helpful for keeping momentum while juggling work, family, and daily life.
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
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Infidelity
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Workplace issues
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Charles uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and teaching practical skills. One approach emphasizes problem-focused work and skill building to reduce anxiety and manage anger. This method teaches clear steps and exercises that people can practice between sessions to notice triggers and change responses.Another common approach he uses centers on supportive coaching paired with reflective conversation. This helps people set realistic goals for career, relationships, or recovery from addiction and then break those goals into manageable actions. It is useful for motivation, workplace issues, and handling life changes.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then adapt techniques as needed. That collaborative process helps ensure sessions feel relevant and useful rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break. Live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins, shorter reflections, or ongoing coaching between meetings. These options make it easier to keep up steady progress while managing a busy life.
Questions people ask about Charles
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, addictions, grief, career concerns, ADHD, and many life transitions.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions use practical, evidence-based techniques and a collaborative tone. He focuses on concrete skills and goals rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 30 years of professional experience, including work with executive and professional coaching and a wide range of clinical concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.