About Charles
Dr. Charles Graham helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and other painful life problems. He speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.
He is Dr. Charles Graham, LMSW, and brings two decades of practice experience to sessions. He focuses on practical steps people can use between meetings.
That can mean learning ways to manage panic and anxiety, building routines to sleep and eat better, or developing skills to cope with mood swings.
How Charles works
He also works with issues tied to identity, shame, isolation, and the effects of trauma. His sessions are collaborative. He uses a client-centered stance that emphasizes respect and acceptance.
He pairs that with evidence-based tools so people learn specific skills and try small changes that add up over time. Dr. Graham describes his style as optimistic and nonjudgmental.
He tailors the conversation to each person's needs and goals instead of following one strict method. Over many years he has worked in both public and personal settings and adjusted his approach to fit different situations. People who want clear steps and supportive listening may find his way of working useful.
He offers help with coping strategies, motivation for change, and ways to navigate relationship and parenting stresses. His goal is to help people move toward steady, manageable improvement.
Charles lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Charles works with
The areas below are the ones Charles selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches adapted for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches people to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, compulsions, or low mood. It is a practical, skills-focused approach that suits many common concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and empathy so people feel understood and can explore goals at their own pace.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of therapy. Dr. Graham works collaboratively to decide which methods to try based on a person’s goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That means sessions can combine acceptance work, skill practice, and reflective conversation as needed.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people have a fuller face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing communication between sessions. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and travel while still getting consistent therapeutic support.
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