- Relationship focused
- Practical skills
- Client-centered
About Charles
Charles Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia. He spent many years in church music ministry before returning to school to earn a master's degree in psychology. He has worked in public mental health and now maintains a solo private practice. He brings 28 years of counseling experience to his work with individuals and couples.
He focuses on relationship and intimacy concerns, and on helping people cope with life changes. He works with commitment issues, communication problems, and couples facing divorce or separation. He also addresses fatherhood concerns, family of origin patterns, infidelity, and post-traumatic stress. He provides anger management counseling for people who are court ordered as well as for those who seek help voluntarily.
His approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy alongside practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques. He also uses the Gottman Method and hypnotherapy when they fit a person’s goals. Sessions aim to be straightforward and action-oriented while keeping the client's experience central to the process.
Charles describes a collaborative style that combines listening with direct skill-building. He helps couples and individuals talk through concrete problems, practice better communication, and set manageable goals. People meet to work on specific concerns and to develop clearer next steps between sessions.
He offers services in English and practices in Georgia. To begin, prospective clients use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged based on the therapist's availability.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and letting the person's concerns guide the work; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through relationship stress or life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts and actions and teaches specific skills for managing painful feelings or patterns. The Gottman Method focuses on concrete communication and relationship skills to reduce conflict and rebuild connection.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit the situation. Together they can try approaches and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time from a schedule. Licensed professionals can tailor exercises, homework, and communication strategies to work well across different session arrangements, helping therapy fit into everyday life without promising any particular format.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Charles address?
He works with relationship and intimacy issues, coping with life changes, and family-related problems. Additional focus areas include commitment issues, communication problems, infidelity, fatherhood concerns, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. He also adds practical techniques so people can practice new behaviors between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He spent many years in church music ministry, then earned a master's degree in psychology and worked in public mental health before opening a solo private practice. He has 28 years of counseling experience.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Georgia LPC credential and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The site matching process can clarify how sessions are offered for scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.