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Gesina Charles

Gesina Charles

LPC

Virginia

Practical, compassionate counseling for life’s challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Virginia / 0701014684
Experience
4 years
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Location
Virginia

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    • Motivational support
    • Skill building
    • Short term focus

    About Gesina

    Gesina Charles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction-related struggles. She speaks English and Haitian Creole and meets clients with respect and compassion. Signing up for therapy is framed as a brave first step, and she aims to build a practical path forward with each person.

    In sessions, Gesina focuses on what matters most to the client. She listens closely and tailors conversation and goals to a person’s situation. She uses approaches like Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thought patterns.

    Mindfulness-based techniques and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also part of her toolbox when they fit a client's needs. Her work often addresses coping during life changes, managing strong emotions, building self-worth, and navigating grief. She also supports people with communication difficulties and feelings of isolation.

    Her practical style centers on collaboration. Together with the client she develops a plan and adjusts it as progress is made. The focus is on small, achievable steps that fit everyday life and current priorities.

    With four years of professional experience, she combines a straightforward approach with sensitivity. People who want clear strategies and steady support may find her approach helpful when facing transitions or persistent stressors.

  2. How her approaches work in online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and make goals feel personally meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches straightforward techniques to shift unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is seen.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats with the therapist before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that match daily routines. It can also let someone choose quieter surroundings, use video when helpful, or opt for simpler phone check-ins depending on what works best for them.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsGrief

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsEmptinessIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    Virginia

    Languages

    English, Haitian Creole

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does she address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes, along with issues like communication problems, isolation, and post-traumatic stress.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style is collaborative and client-centered, with practical skills from approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness when appropriate.

    What is her background and experience?

    She has four years of professional experience working with people on emotional regulation, motivation, and life transitions.

    What credential does she hold and where is she based?

    She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are session costs handled?

    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?

    Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions 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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