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Charles Roberts, LCSW

Direct, experienced LCSW for addiction and life changes

Credential held
LCSW
Practises from
Mississippi
Years in practice
10
Languages
English
Methods listed
10
Sessions
Online

About Charles

Charles Roberts is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He brings ten years of professional experience and long-term personal recovery to sessions. He speaks plainly and focuses on helping people take small, practical steps toward change.

Charles believes each person knows their own story and strengths. Sessions begin by listening to what matters most and setting clear, realistic goals.

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Background and approach

He blends practical tools with steady emotional support so clients can manage stress, cope with loss, and build healthier patterns. His approach draws on attachment-based ideas to understand patterns in relationships. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to name unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.

He also works with mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to help regulate strong emotions. Charles has particular experience with addiction and behavioral compulsions such as gambling or problematic internet and sexual behaviors. He also helps people facing major life changes like divorce or career shifts and supports those dealing with body image, eating concerns, and family of origin issues.

Sessions are offered in English and are available in multiple online formats. Charles aims to meet people where they are and focus on practical, steady progress rather than quick fixes. If someone wants a direct, compassionate guide through recovery and change, he offers that steady presence.

How specific approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how past connections affect present trust and closeness. Online sessions can use discussion and reflective exercises to map those patterns and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to test thoughts and change behavior. In remote sessions CBT commonly uses worksheets, role plays, and between-session practice to build new habits.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will listen to goals, try techniques, and adjust plans together. Clients and the therapist decide what feels most useful, so therapy stays relevant to daily life and personal priorities.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different days and needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can be a good shorter check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick reflections, homework check-ins, and continuing progress between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or recovery routines while using the same clinical approaches as in-person care.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Charles commonly address?
He helps people dealing with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, stress, self-esteem, trauma and related struggles.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with an emphasis on listening, setting goals, and using evidence-informed tools to change thoughts and behaviors.
What background and experience does he bring?
Charles has ten years of professional experience and over three decades of personal recovery from substance abuse, which informs his approach to addiction and compulsive behaviors.
Where is Charles licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LCSW with credentials in Mississippi and Utah, and practices with a Mississippi location listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he can work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.