Charles Christensen is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who draws on personal experience and three years in mental health work to help people facing hard moments.
01About Charles
Charles Christensen is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who draws on personal experience and three years in mental health work to help people facing hard moments. He speaks plainly and directly, and aims to create a space where people feel seen and able to take small steps forward.
Charles knows what it is like to struggle and to work toward recovery from addiction. That perspective shapes the way he listens and the questions he asks.
Background and approach
He focuses on depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and coping with life changes while also addressing related issues such as codependency, isolation, and feelings of emptiness. In sessions he uses practical, evidence-informed methods. He may use cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns.
He also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Motivational interviewing can be part of the work when addiction or readiness to change is central. Charles pays attention to attachment and relationship origins when people bring family of origin concerns or blended family stress.
He aims to reduce shame and guilt and to improve communication and decision-making. He offers straightforward tools that people can practice between sessions. People who choose him often want direct talk, clear goals, and support to rebuild self-worth.
He encourages honesty about fit and will invite feedback if the match isn’t right. The focus is on steady, realistic progress toward greater wellbeing.
02Credentials
- LPC (Idaho)
- License 6371360 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1841024692 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Charles lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Charles names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Charles 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 his approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite unwanted feelings. It can be helpful for depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with simple experiments and behavioral changes to reduce distress. That approach often helps with anxiety and low mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then adapt methods to fit the situation. Expect a mix of practical exercises, conversational reflection, and agreed-upon homework when it supports progress.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for longer, interactive work while phone can be a good option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, writing out thoughts, or fitting support into a busy day. These options let people access consistent care around work, school, or family obligations.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Charles commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like codependency, family of origin issues, and feelings of emptiness.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are plainspoken and goal-oriented with an emphasis on practical tools, honest conversation, and steady progress toward specific goals.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of experience in mental health work and personal experience in addiction and recovery, and holds a graduate counseling degree.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Idaho and holds the LPC credential, listed as ID LPC.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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