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I am a Christian therapist who believes that spiritual beliefs can play a meaningful role in emotional healing, personal growth, and finding peace in life. I strive to provide a compassionate and supportive environment where clients can overcome fear, guilt, anxiety, and emotional struggles while building hope, confidence, and a stronger sense of purpose. My goal is to help you develop healthier patterns of thinking and living, strengthen your self-confidence, and gain the tools needed to create the rewarding and fulfilling life you desire. I believe healing is possible, and I am committed to walking alongside you through life’s challenges with empathy, encouragement, and respect. I earned my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from University of South Florida and have six years of counseling experience. My background includes working with individuals experiencing family and interpersonal conflicts at a housing center, as well as counseling adults and geriatric clients in a community mental health setting. I welcome the opportunity to support you on your journey toward emotional wellness, personal growth, and peace of mind.
During our first few sessions, we will focus on getting to know one another in a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where trust and comfort can begin to grow. I understand that starting therapy can feel overwhelming, so my goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and safe sharing your experiences. Our early sessions will include discussing intake questions and using assessment tools to help me better understand your personal history, emotional concerns, spiritual beliefs, relationships, and the challenges that brought you to counseling. Together, we will identify the areas you would like to improve and begin establishing meaningful goals for therapy. From there, we will create a personalized treatment plan designed to help you make steady progress toward emotional healing, personal growth, and greater peace of mind. Because I value the importance of faith and spirituality in the healing process, sessions may include Christian-based mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and prayer for clients who are comfortable incorporating faith into therapy. I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches to help you better understand and process your emotions, develop healthier coping skills, and challenge unhealthy thought patterns that may be holding you back. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I believe growth happens both during and between sessions. You may receive practical exercises, reflection activities, or coping strategies to work on throughout the week, which we will review together in future sessions. As your needs and goals evolve, we will continue to evaluate and adjust your treatment plan to ensure that therapy remains effective and supportive. My hope is that through our work together, you will feel empowered to make positive life changes, strengthen your confidence, deepen your sense of hope, and move toward the fulfilling life you desire.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to offer genuine empathy, compassion, and understanding to the individuals I work with. My personal life experiences have given me insight into the emotional pain, confusion, and struggles that many people face. Because of this, I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel truly heard and understood. Having overcome difficult experiences in my own life, including the effects of childhood trauma and unhealthy thinking and behavior patterns, I understand how deeply past wounds can impact relationships, self-esteem, emotional health, and a person’s ability to move forward in life. Through personal growth, faith, and the development of healthy coping skills, I was able to transform my life into one filled with greater peace, purpose, and emotional wellness. These experiences allow me to connect with clients in an authentic and compassionate way while helping them recognize that healing and positive change are possible. My therapeutic approach combines empathy, encouragement, accountability, and practical skill-building. I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify unhealthy patterns, process difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, and develop healthier ways of thinking and relating to others. I also value the role that faith and spirituality can play in the healing process for those who wish to incorporate Christian principles into therapy. What stands out about my approach is my commitment to helping clients move beyond simply surviving and toward truly thriving. I believe every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change. My goal is to empower clients with the tools, confidence, and emotional insight needed to build healthier relationships, overcome personal struggles, and create a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with the lasting effects of early childhood trauma and complex life experiences. Many of my clients feel stuck in painful emotional and behavioral patterns that once helped them survive, but now interfere with relationships, confidence, purpose, and peace of mind. I have a particular passion for supporting men who may find it difficult to express emotions, process past experiences, or ask for help. If you often find yourself replaying painful memories, battling anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, or fear about the future, you are not alone. You may notice repetitive coping behaviors, difficulty trusting yourself or others, or a constant sense of emotional exhaustion. Together, we work to better understand these patterns and develop healthier, more effective ways of responding to life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in curiosity, self-awareness, and practical skill-building. I believe healing begins by recognizing your natural strengths and learning how your thoughts, emotions, and experiences shape the way you move through the world. I am committed to continually learning and integrating evidence-based approaches that help clients create meaningful and lasting change. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can gain insight, develop emotional resilience, and move toward a life that feels more fulfilling, balanced, and authentic.
Top specialties
Depression
Men's Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
I identify as
Christian
Man
White
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Florida
Ambetter Health
Trauma-Focused CBT
I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help clients better understand how unhealthy behavioral patterns and coping behaviors often developed as survival responses to childhood trauma and painful life experiences. My approach encourages curiosity and self-awareness, helping clients recognize that many of these patterns once served a protective purpose, even if they are no longer helpful today. Through TF-CBT, clients learn healthier ways to manage emotional triggers, challenge negative thought patterns, and develop more effective problem-solving skills. Together, we explore how past traumatic experiences may continue to influence present-day emotions, relationships, and behaviors. The goal is to help clients replace long-standing dysfunctional coping patterns with healthier, more adaptive responses that support emotional growth, resilience, and improved daily functioning. I strive to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients can safely process past experiences while building practical tools for lasting change. While I can help clients address trauma-related behavioral patterns, individuals struggling with active substance abuse or alcoholism may be better served by a Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) or a therapist who specializes in addiction treatment.
Christian Counseling
I provide Christian counseling for individuals who desire to integrate their faith and Biblical principles into the healing process. I believe that emotional wounds can deeply affect the mind, heart, body, and spirit, often creating unhealthy beliefs, destructive coping patterns, and difficulties in relationships. My approach combines Christian principles with Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help clients better understand how past wounds continue to influence present-day thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. I especially work with individuals struggling with low self-worth, loneliness, shame, pornography use, compulsive sexual behaviors, and difficulty building healthy, meaningful relationships. Together, we work toward strengthening self-worth, emotional balance, healthier coping skills, and a stronger relationship with God. I also help men develop healthier masculine identity, emotional grounding, and supportive relationships with other Godly men who can encourage accountability, affirmation, and personal growth. I believe spiritual beliefs can be a powerful source of healing, resilience, and emotional stability. Biblical principles provide a moral and spiritual foundation that can guide individuals through life’s challenges while supporting emotional and relational growth. "Individuals who personalize their religion, cultivate faith in God, & internalize spiritual values: 1) have better coping skills; 2) have less depression admidst life's challenges". - 'A multimeasure, genetic-epidemiologic study' Trappler & Endicott, American Journal of Psychiatry, 1997, Nov. 154, p. 1636. The National Institute for Health Care research reviewed 200 studies on spirituality & health - "They found that positive effects of religion outweigh negative effects 10 to 1. There were no negative effects for true religion of Jesus Christ, but many practice false religion. Still in the midst of all the deception, the positive is out weighing the negative." In the studies: "Having a deeply personal religion is: 1) Strongly associated with life satisfaction. 2) Religious activity improves quality of life for all elders" - Reyes-Ortiz et. al., Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 1996, Sept., p. 49 "More prayer, less risk of addiction; Less prayer, more risk of addiction" - 'Religious practices & alcoholism in a southern adult population. Koenig. et al. Hospital Community Psychiatry, 1996, March p. 225-331 "Spiritual well-being is at the center of a healthy lifestyle." - 'Spiritual Care for the Critically Ill', Clark & Henderreich, American Journal of Critical Care, 1995, Jan. 4, p. 77-81.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I use mindfulness-based therapy interventions to help clients develop greater awareness of their moment-to-moment thoughts, emotions, and body sensations. Mindfulness can help individuals become less reactive to stress, anxiety, painful memories, and negative thought patterns while learning healthier ways to respond to life’s challenges. My approach encourages curiosity, self-awareness, and emotional balance. I help clients recognize their own natural strengths and abilities while learning practical tools to better understand how their thoughts, feelings, and physical responses influence their daily experiences. Through mindfulness-based techniques, clients can develop healthier coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and build a stronger sense of connection to themselves and the world around them. I strive to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can slow down, become more present, and develop greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in navigating life’s difficulties.
19 ratings with written reviews
April 28, 2026
I wish I could select more than three items because I definitely would have checked many more of them. I'm very thankful for the opportunity to have Charles assisting me. I'm feeling a very positive move forward. Thank you Charles.
April 3, 2026
Charles was very understanding and willing to really listen and direct me where to get the help I needed and will be a Chanel for counseling and accountability therapy that I needed throughout my continual struggle!
March 30, 2026
Charles is great. I would recommend him to everyone.