Dr. Charity Rolfes , LCP

Dr. Charity Rolfes is a Virginia licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience, holding the credential LCP which stands for Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of effective psychotherapy, creating a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where people can safely explore life’s challenges and goals.

Dr. Rolfes recognizes how early messages and traumatic or abusive experiences can undermine self-worth, safety, and trust in others, and she helps clients address the emotions and consequences that follow. Her approach draws on a wide range of psychotherapeutic traditions, including psychodynamic work, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, somatic approaches, and cognitive behavioral therapy, allowing her to tailor treatment to each person’s history and needs.

She has experience working with people from many backgrounds, including diverse races and ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ identities, military service members, varied ability and neurodiversity profiles, different immigration experiences, and a range of religious and spiritual traditions. Dr. Rolfes is committed to exploring clients’ goals collaboratively and supporting them in building more meaningful lives and healthier connections with others.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Treatment Options

Dr. Rolfes integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and daily functioning.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques when clients need support with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT offers skills for coping with intense emotions and building more stable relationships.

Mindfulness Therapy is another component of her practice, teaching present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance to reduce rumination and increase self-compassion. Mindfulness practices can be helpful alongside other therapies for stress, grief, and ongoing life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Rolfes works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access care from different locations and at convenient times. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals.