Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 33 insurances. Specializes in Life Transitions, Military/Veterans, Women's Issues and 10 more.
Chari' McMahon
(she/her)
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California, Texas, and Florida. I graduated from University of Southern California and have been working in mental health for the past 10 years. I enjoy working with people in all phases of their lives to maximize their well-being and potential in their personal and professional lives. I have specialized training in military culture and concerns and am well-versed in the systems, challenges, and rewards experienced by our active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll spend some time on brief housekeeping items and expectations. After that, I will work to get to know you and your goals so we can develop a plan together that helps you on the path to achieving your goals and ultimate wellness.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having worked with a variety of people from different cultural backgrounds and experiences has made me especially attuned to finding out what influences my clients' lives and how they can best achieve their goals in a way that honors who they are and where they come from.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with people who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives! I am here to walk with you through every step of the process as a partner in the realization of your best self.
Specialties
Top specialties
Life Transitions
Military/Veterans
Women's Issues
Other specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
LGBTQ
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
I identify as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Florida
Texas
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
AvMed
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $175 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Eclectic
I take a personalized approach to each client. Once I get to know you and your unique situation and needs, I work with you to create an approach that best suits you. This approach can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, or any approach that best serves you and your goals.
8 ratings with written reviews
February 9, 2026
There were a lot of emotions that were brought up in this session and Chari' held space for me to talk about those emotions in depth by asking me questions to better understand why. She has been giving me tools and resources outside of our session for me to conceptualize how I'm feeling, which have been very helpful.
Verified client, age 25-34
November 26, 2025
I highly recommend Chari as she’s warm, thoughtful, & genuinely caring. From my very first interaction with her, I felt an immediate sense of safety & comfort. Her presence is calming & compassionate, creating an environment where being vulnerable doesn’t feel scary. She listens with intention, responds with empathy & meets you exactly where you are. In that first session, I found myself opening up in ways I didn’t expect, because she made it feel okay to do so. Charli is someone you can trust.
Verified client, age 35-44
November 17, 2025
She’s a great listener!