Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Charles works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Oregon
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Charles
Charles McBride is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 15 years of clinical experience. He focuses on anger as well as related concerns like stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, and grief. He works with people who want practical ways to change what isn’t working in their lives and learn new patterns of thinking and behaving.
He draws from client-centered therapy to create a respectful, down-to-earth space. Sessions are warm and direct, often with a bit of humor to ease tension.
Background and approach
Charles treats each person as the expert on their life and partners with them to set achievable goals. Charles also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice different behaviors. He blends this with solution-focused ideas so sessions move toward concrete, short-term steps.
For trauma-related concerns he incorporates elements of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing where appropriate. His background includes residential substance abuse treatment and outpatient mental health work, including experience with first responders who have experienced trauma. That varied practice informs a flexible approach that adapts to what someone needs in the moment.
People seeking help for anger, sleeping problems, intimacy issues, parenting strain, or career stress will find a practical, collaborative style. Charles emphasizes small changes in thinking and behavior that add up to better daily functioning and stronger coping skills.
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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Young adult issues
Approaches Charles lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-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.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience. In online sessions this means the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to set priorities and build a plan that fits their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tries out new behaviors. Online CBT often includes concrete exercises and homework that a client can practice between sessions to manage anger, anxiety, or mood problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the approach stays useful and practical for the person’s goals.
Online formats offer flexibility across different situations. Video calls let people use visual cues and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, focused problem solving, or ongoing coaching between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Charles
What concerns does Charles address?
He supports people with anger as well as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and related concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is warm, straightforward, and collaborative, with some humor. He treats people with respect and centers their own goals in therapy.
What experience does he bring?
He has 15 years of experience, including work in residential substance abuse treatment and outpatient mental health settings and with first responders who experienced trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices out of Oregon.
Which languages and international access are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.