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Charmaine Dees

Charmaine Dees

LCSW

North Carolina

Practical, supportive therapy for everyday struggles

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, North Carolina / C006785
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

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    • Stress and anxiety
    • Build self-esteem
    • Values-based change

    About Charmaine

    Charmaine Dees is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and family concerns. She speaks plainly and makes space for honest conversation. She acknowledges that starting therapy can feel hard and recognizes that taking that step matters.

    She keeps sessions direct and down-to-earth. Conversations focus on what matters now and what small steps feel doable. She aims to reduce shame and build confidence through steady, goal-oriented work.

    Her approach blends practical methods and listening. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to outline thoughts and actions that keep problems stuck. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take values-based steps forward. Motivational Interviewing is part of her way to boost motivation and help clients decide what change looks like for them.

    Charmaine has 18 years of experience in social work and brings that background to everyday issues like caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, communication problems, fatherhood issues, and midlife challenges. She also addresses isolation, guilt and shame, life purpose, and mood concerns.

    Sessions are conducted in English. She accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the Start Therapy process.

  2. How these approaches fit into online therapy

    Charmaine often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. This approach focuses on asking questions, listening, and helping clients weigh options so they can move forward when they are ready. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help clients clarify what they care about and take small, values-driven steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation grounded in the client's experience, with the therapist offering empathy and reflective listening to help people make sense of their situation.

    Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try, adjusting as goals and preferences become clearer. The process is shared and paced to the client's readiness.

    Practical benefits of online work include being able to fit sessions into a busy week and avoid travel time. Online therapy can make it easier to check in during a short break or keep continuity when life is hectic. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to match scheduling needs and preferences.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    18+ years

    Listed in

    North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and family-related concerns, plus areas like caregiver stress, aging issues, and life purpose.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Sessions are direct and conversational with a focus on small, practical steps. The tone is nonjudgmental and aimed at building motivation and confidence.

    How much experience does she bring?

    She has 18 years of professional experience in social work and applies that background to everyday life challenges and mood concerns.

    What credential does she hold and where is she based?

    She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in North Carolina.

    Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.

    How does cost and payment work?

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

    How do I begin working with her?

    Use 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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