Therapist profile
Charles "Charlie" Adams, LMFT
LMFT in California - individual adult therapy
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About Charles
Charles "Charlie" Adams is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. He focuses on individual therapy for adults and lists work with depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, grief and loss, motivation, and self-esteem among his core areas.
Charlie often draws on straightforward conversation and practical exercises in sessions. He has experience across levels of care, including inpatient psychiatric settings, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient counseling. That background informs how he supports people moving from crisis toward steady daily routines.
His approach centers on listening first and then choosing methods that fit what the person wants to change. He uses client-centered work to prioritize the person’s goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and mindfulness tools to reduce stress in the moment.
Charlie has many years facilitating mental health and support groups. That work complements one-on-one sessions by sharpening how he talks about coping skills, motivation, and relationship patterns. He describes therapy as collaborative and practical rather than abstract.
People come to him for a range of concerns beyond mood difficulties, including addiction, sleep and eating problems, anger, career stress, ADHD, attachment issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and coping with discrimination. He asks clients about their immediate goals and makes plans that fit everyday life.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and how they help
Charles frequently uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and uses reflective listening to help clarify what matters. It is useful when someone needs a clear, accepting space to sort through feelings and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that contribute to mood or anxiety problems.He also uses mindfulness techniques to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce immediate stress. Mindfulness can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and impulsivity by giving short exercises to use during a tough moment. Choosing which approaches to use is a collaborative process; the therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods in session, and adjust what’s working based on the client’s feedback.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also allows using practical worksheets, in-session exercises, and brief skills between sessions to reinforce progress.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He lists depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, grief, motivation and self-esteem among many other issues such as addiction, sleep and eating problems, anger, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a conversational, practical style that starts with listening and then applies approaches like client-centered work, CBT, and mindfulness to meet stated goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience across inpatient psychiatric care, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient counseling.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.