Licensed to practice in California and accepts 7 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD
(he/him)
I'm Charles, a licensed clinical social worker practicing exclusively via telehealth with clients across California. I blend EMDR, CBT, and parts-based (ego state) work to help people process what's been holding them back — whether that's anxiety, shame, or patterns rooted in past experience. My approach is collaborative and direct: I bring structure and genuine care to every session, meeting you where you are.
Your first session is about getting to know each other. We'll talk through what's bringing you to therapy, your history, and what you're hoping to get out of our work together. There's no pressure to dive into anything heavy right away — this is a space for you to ask questions, share as much or as little as feels comfortable, and get a sense of how I work. By the end, we'll start shaping a plan together for what the next steps look like.
I bring a blend of structure and warmth — I won't just let sessions drift without direction, but I also won't rush you past what needs time. My training in EMDR and parts work means I can help you get to the root of what's going on, not just manage symptoms on the surface. I show up as a real, direct presence in the room, and I care about your progress between sessions, not just the hour we spend together.
My ideal client is someone ready to do focused, active trauma work — not just talk about symptoms, but process what's underneath them. They may be dealing with anxiety, shame, relational patterns, or the lingering effects of past experiences that keep showing up in their present life. They're curious about the mind-body connection, open to approaches like EMDR and parts work (even if new to them), and willing to sit with some discomfort in service of real change. They tend to be self-reflective, motivated between sessions, and looking for a therapist who will be direct and collaborative rather than purely nondirective.
I identify as
EMDR
EMDR is one of the ways I help clients release what's been keeping them stuck — old experiences that still show up today as anxiety, shame, or patterns in relationships that are hard to shake. Before we ever get to reprocessing, we spend real time building safety and grounding together, so you feel resourced and supported every step of the way. I often weave in parts work alongside EMDR, which means we're not just addressing symptoms — we're getting curious about the different parts of you that have been protecting you, and helping them feel safe enough to soften. I'm continuing to deepen my EMDR training through ongoing consultation, and I bring genuine care and attentiveness to this work with every client.