About Charles
Charles Orwig is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. He supports those facing relationship strain, family conflict, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He aims to make conversations direct and respectful so people feel heard from the first session.
He uses a mix of practical methods to match each person’s needs rather than a single fixed approach.
How Charles works
Sessions focus on clear goals, skills you can use between meetings, and honest conversation about what is getting in the way. Charles adapts his style to each person’s situation and pace. With four years of professional experience, he brings hands-on clinical work with common life problems like communication breakdowns, control issues, and feelings of isolation.
He also addresses concerns such as codependency, infidelity, guilt and shame, and challenges tied to family of origin or divorce. He draws from approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, existential ideas, and EMDR when appropriate. Those tools are used to build coping skills, challenge unhelpful thinking, and process painful memories.
Charles treats people with respect and sensitivity. He invites clients to set the agenda and helps them move toward clearer values and more manageable days. If someone wants a straightforward, collaborative therapist, he offers steady support and practical next steps.
Charles lists 9 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Sex addiction
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Carolina |
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Online support options
Online approaches that fit your life
Charles uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify personal values and take small, guided actions toward a more meaningful life.He may also draw on client-centered principles to create a respectful, listening stance that keeps the person's goals central. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - he will work with the client to see which methods match their needs, goals, and comfort level and adjust as work progresses.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video is helpful for deeper conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, written reflections, and ongoing support between longer sessions.
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