- Warm supportive approach
- Focus on practical change
- Experience with addiction
About Charles
Charles McBride is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 15 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, relationship and intimacy struggles, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, and coping with life changes such as divorce or disaster. He also lists work around LGBT issues, sexuality, and young adult challenges.
Charles brings a warm, supportive style and sometimes a little humor to sessions. He treats people with respect and believes each person knows their life best. He focuses on practical changes in thinking and behavior so improvements last.
His background includes work as a residential substance abuse counselor and as an outpatient mental health counselor within an employee and family assistance program. That varied experience shaped his approach to addiction, trauma, and everyday stressors. He has also worked with first responders who experienced trauma.
Charles combines client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral ideas and solution-focused techniques. He also lists eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, often used for processing traumatic memories. Together these approaches are used to build individualized plans and step-by-step goals.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and clear steps. Clients can expect to set concrete goals, try new thinking and behavior strategies, and review progress over time. He aims to help people regain stability and move toward their goals in everyday life.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building rapport. The therapist follows the person's lead, validates their experience, and helps them name goals and next steps. This approach can help with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and adjustment after major life events.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. Sessions include identifying unhelpful thinking, trying new behaviors, and tracking progress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing cravings or addictive patterns.
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is included in his listed approaches and is typically used to process traumatic memories. When appropriate, it is used alongside other methods to reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. Therapy is presented as a team effort where the person’s experience guides choices.
The original biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into busy days, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and tracking to work across remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Charles help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping with life changes including natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is warm and supportive with a bit of humor. He emphasizes collaboration and practical steps to change thinking and behavior.
What is his professional background?
Charles has 15 years of experience and has worked in residential substance abuse treatment and outpatient employee and family assistance programs.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oregon.
Which languages and international work are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.