- Focus on real change
- Recovery perspective
- Short practical goals
About Charles
Charles Christensen is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who draws on three years of mental health work and his own experience in recovery. He speaks plainly about hard moments and emphasizes that people matter. He aims to help those feeling stuck by focusing on practical steps toward feeling better.
He trained at Boise State University for his graduate counseling degree and holds an undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University. His background includes work with depression, anxiety, addiction, and concerns common to young adults. He shares his personal recovery story when it can help clients feel understood.
In sessions he uses a mix of approaches that target thoughts, behavior, values, and relationships. That can mean setting small, achievable goals, practicing ways to notice difficult thoughts, or looking at attachment and communication patterns that shape current struggles. He often combines tools to match what a person needs in the moment.
Charles tries to make therapy straightforward and practical. He encourages people to say if things aren’t working so they can adjust the plan. He also invites clients to stop or change therapists if the fit isn’t right, because match matters.
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, and pays attention to related issues like family of origin, codependency, and men’s issues. People who want direct conversation and practical steps may find his approach helpful.
How these approaches can work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. That can help with stress, mood, and addictive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early connections shape present reactions and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and preferences, then try approaches that fit. This is a collaborative process and techniques can be adjusted as progress is made or needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins between commitments, and make regular appointments simpler to keep. It also lets people try different tools like thought records, values exercises, and short behavior experiments that translate well to sessions conducted remotely.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, codependency, family of origin problems, and men’s issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, focusing on small, achievable steps. He blends strategies for thoughts, behavior, and relationships to meet immediate needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He has three years of experience in mental health treatment and also shares personal experience in addiction recovery when it benefits the work.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is based in Idaho and holds the LPC credential, which stands for licensed professional counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not taking international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.