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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- HIV and trauma focus
About Mark
CA Psychologist Dr. Mark Charles has eight years of clinical experience in California. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He also pays particular attention to HIV/AIDS, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Dr. Charles works in a collaborative, client-centered way. He listens to what each person brings and helps them name problems they want to change. Sessions use straightforward conversation and practical steps drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy when that approach fits.
He aims to make the work concrete. That can mean breaking big problems into smaller, manageable steps. It can mean trying new ways of thinking and testing them in daily life. It can also mean working through difficult memories and emotional reactions at a pace the client sets.
People typically talk about current stressors, patterns in relationships, or symptoms like anxiety and depression. The therapist and client decide together which skills and exercises to try. Progress is monitored in clear, observable ways rather than vague promises.
Dr. Charles reserves time to explain options and to answer practical questions about starting therapy. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. The payment model uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic methods used in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s agenda. The therapist offers reflection and questions to help people clarify feelings and decide what they want to change. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through their experience and build trust in the process.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternatives. It uses practical exercises and behavior experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to change patterns that cause distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Charles will discuss options and collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Decisions about using CBT techniques or more client-led conversation are made together over the first few sessions.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as specific delivery methods are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. A therapist and client can also adjust timing and exercises to match someone’s daily routine and responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on HIV/AIDS, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He practices client-centered work combined with cognitive behavioral techniques when appropriate. Sessions involve listening, collaborative planning, and practical skill-building.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience as a psychologist. That experience has included helping people manage mood and anxiety symptoms and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a California Psychologist, CA Psychologist 30407, and he practices in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are available only to clients based in the jurisdictions he can legally serve.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact cost varies with location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.