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Charles Beard

Charles Beard

LCPC

Illinois

Helping people find motivation for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCPC
License
LCPC, Illinois / 180.007424
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Relationship support
    • Addiction help

    About Charles

    Charles Beard is an LCPC who brings a collaborative, motivational approach to therapy. He focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges. Sessions aim to build on a person’s strengths and to find practical steps that fit their life.

    With three years listed as experience, Charles combines several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care. He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method inform his work on relationship and intimacy issues, while Solution-Focused Therapy supports short-term goal setting.

    He has worked with concerns such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, and process addictions including gambling and problematic pornography. He also addresses blended family issues, divorce and separation, communication problems, men’s issues, and forgiveness work. Charles recognizes faith and moral values as part of many people’s growth.

    Charles has provided services in Illinois and notes that sessions are offered in English. He is open to working with international clients. Costs vary by location and availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    To begin, a prospective client selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to the therapist’s availability. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.

  2. Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and strengthens personal commitment to goals. It uses open questions and reflective listening to support readiness for change and works well for addictions, ambivalence about treatment, and behavior change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It breaks problems into manageable steps and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative conversation guides whether Motivational Interviewing, CBT, or elements of other approaches become the main focus.

    Confirm session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific online options. In general, online therapy can make attending sessions easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also accommodate people in other states or countries who want to work with a licensed professional in Illinois, though format details should be checked in advance to make sure they match your needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessMen's issuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

    What is his general therapy style?

    The style is collaborative and strength-focused, using Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal motivation and practical steps toward change.

    What experience does he bring?

    The profile lists three years of experience and a focus on a wide range of issues including addiction and domestic violence.

    What are his credentials and location?

    He is an LCPC, specifically an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and practices in Illinois.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.

    How are costs handled?

    Fees vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started with this therapist?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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