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Charles Christensen

Charles Christensen

LPC

Idaho

A straightforward counselor for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Idaho / 6371360
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Idaho

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Addiction recovery
    • Practical strategies

    About Charles

    Charles Christensen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Idaho. He draws on three years of clinical experience and his own path through addiction and recovery to help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. He aims to offer straightforward support and a calm space to begin making changes.

    He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. His work also addresses attachment issues, blended family challenges, codependency, communication problems, and struggles with control and emptiness. Charles often helps people facing family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose and men's issues.

    Charles uses several practical approaches in sessions, including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He combines these approaches to match what a person needs in the moment and to make therapy feel relevant and doable.

    Sessions tend to center on clear goals and small steps that build on a person’s strengths. He invites honest conversation about setbacks and recovery, and he supports people in finding motivation and new routines. Many people work on improving coping skills, managing cravings or anxiety, rebuilding relationships, and moving toward values-driven choices.

    If someone feels unsure about fit, he encourages an open conversation and will help find a better match if needed. To start, people can use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to availability.

  2. How these approaches translate to online work

    Charles commonly uses Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in session. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find and strengthen their own reasons for change, which can be useful for addictions, procrastination, or making big life decisions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values to move forward.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That choice can shift over time as progress or new concerns emerge, and the plan is revisited in collaboration with the client.

    Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, or fewer disruptions from travel. Many people appreciate being able to continue momentum between visits and to use techniques from their day-to-day routines with a therapist's guidance.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Idaho

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Charles commonly address?

    He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment issues, codependency, family of origin problems, and men's issues.

    What is his therapy style like?

    Sessions are direct and practical, with an emphasis on motivation and small steps. He encourages honest talk about setbacks and focuses on building routines and skills.

    What background does he bring to sessions?

    He has three years of experience in mental health and personal experience in addiction and recovery, which he uses to inform his approach.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, shown as LPC, and practices in Idaho.

    In which languages can I communicate with him?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Does he work with clients outside the country?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist 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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