Charles McBride is a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of practice in Oregon.
01About Charles
Charles McBride is a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of practice in Oregon. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy problems, and questions around sexuality. He also works with concerns such as parenting strain, sleep trouble, anger, self-esteem, and career stress.
He brings experience from both residential substance-abuse treatment and outpatient mental health settings, including work with employee and family assistance programs. That background informs practical strategies for people juggling substance concerns alongside other problems.
Background and approach
He has also supported first responders after traumatic events. His style is warm and direct, with a touch of humor when it fits. He treats people with respect and compassion, and centers the person seeking help as the expert on their life.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that match each person’s situation. Charles uses a mix of client-centered work and cognitive approaches to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He tailors each plan to the person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
You can expect straightforward dialogue, skill-building, and gentle challenge to try new ways of coping. He accepts clients from various places, including international clients, and offers several online session formats. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session that fits their needs.
02Credentials
- LPC (Oregon)
- License C5576 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1750948733 · 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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Young adult issues
Methods Charles names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- 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 fit into online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and guides sessions by their priorities rather than a preset agenda.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions teach practical skills to shift unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.
EMDR uses guided eye movements or similar bilateral stimulation to help process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact. It is one option he brings when trauma is a central concern.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals and comfort level. Plans are adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are good for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins, quick homework, or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to connect from different locations.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this counselor address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, and a range of related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is warm, direct, and sometimes uses light humor. He centers the client as the expert and focuses on practical changes and skill-building.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience, including work in residential substance-abuse treatment and outpatient mental health settings.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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