Charlene Smith, LPC - Therapist in Georgia

Charlene Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia.

01About Charlene

Charlene Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. She brings three years of clinical experience and a calm, approachable manner that helps people feel at ease from the start. Charlene focuses on listening first and building trust so clients can talk about what matters most to them.

She uses a person-centered way of working that centers the relationship between client and counselor. Charlene pairs that with practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small changes.

Background and approach

Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas are also part of her sessions when people want clear steps and achievable goals. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with family problems, communication struggles, codependency, isolation, and adjustment to life changes.

Additional focuses include issues like abandonment, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and domestic violence. Charlene has worked in community settings including shelters, clinics, inpatient and outpatient services, and detention contexts, where she provided crisis intervention and case management. That background informs a practical, down-to-earth approach in therapy.

Sessions are offered in English and are available online through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that suits them.

02Credentials

LPC (Georgia): License LPC008628 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1568083202 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

Everything Charlene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Abandonment
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Methods Charlene names

These are the methods Charlene names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

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04Online support

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Charlene uses Client-Centered Therapy to make sessions feel respectful and focused on each person's experience. That method is about listening, reflecting what someone is saying, and helping them feel understood before moving into problem solving.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying specific, practical changes. CBT techniques can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes by giving short exercises and clear steps to practice between sessions.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. Charlene will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily routines, and then suggest methods to try. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging allow for brief check-ins or ongoing notes between appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or caregiving schedules.

05Questions people ask

What concerns does Charlene help with?

She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues. She also works with communication problems, family problems, codependency, isolation, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is person-centered, which means she focuses on listening and building trust first. She combines that with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and goal-focused methods.

What experience does she bring?

She has three years of counseling experience and a background providing clinical mental health support, crisis intervention, and case management in community settings.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds an LPC credential and practices in the state of Georgia.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does billing and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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