Licensed to practice in Georgia and accepts 38 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Depression and 10 more.
You have taken the first step towards your new journey. It takes courage to reach out for support and admit you need help. My name is Karen Charles and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. In addition to my state licensure, I have earned credentials as a Certified Master Addiction Counselor in the state of Georgia. I graduated from Thomas University in 2009 with a Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling and in 2004 with a Bachelor's in Social Work. I have 17 years of experience working in a variety of settings including, community-based outpatient, female juvenile correctional facility, private practice, and male correctional facility. I am member of National Alliance on Mental Illness and Licensed Professional Counselors Association of GA.
The first session will focus on rapport building, gathering information about the challenges the individual is experiencing, and the desired goals one plan to achieve.
I am compassionate, understanding, a good listener, empathetic, supportive and nonjudgmental. I accept clients where she or he is currently at in life. I look forward to the opportunity to helping you achieve your personal goals.
I am very passionate about helping you reach your full potential. I believe in holistic wellness and treating the whole person. Together we can work through life challenges with your commitment on your path to recovery.
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am compassionate about using CBT with my clients because change starts with your thoughts which reflects how one feels and act.
Eclectic
I prefer to use an eclectic treatment modality to help my clients work through life challenges.