About Charles
Charles May is a licensed social worker in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and anger. He also supports those dealing with depression, grief, low self-esteem, and mood-related concerns. Charles works plainly and directly, helping people take the next step when life feels overwhelming.
He keeps conversations respectful and calm. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of him. Charles tailors discussion and next steps to each person’s needs.
Background and approach
He emphasizes practical choices and small steps people can use between sessions. Charles draws on client-centered methods to build a trusting working relationship. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns and try new ways of coping.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone is weighing change or struggling with substance use. Over three years he has worked with people dealing with addictions, panic, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. That experience shapes how he plans sessions and sets goals.
He aims to help people find clearer choices and regain a sense of control. Charles holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as TX LCSW 105046. He provides services in English and works with people who prefer video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair needs with a schedule and format that fit.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship. The therapist follows the person’s lead, offers empathy, and helps clarify what matters most, which can be useful for stress, grief, and low self-esteem.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions identify unhelpful patterns and test small changes between visits; this approach often helps with anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options and choose methods together based on the person’s goals, life circumstances, and preferences. This is a collaborative process so adjustments happen over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can fit short check-ins or ongoing support during busy days. These options can make scheduling easier and let people keep momentum between sessions.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Grief
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English