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Charles "Charlie" Adams , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Charles

Charles "Charlie" Adams is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience supporting adults through depression, anxiety, grief, motivation challenges, and self-esteem concerns. He concentrates much of his individual practice on adults in the LGBTQ+ community, combining lived experience knowledge with years of facilitating mental health and support groups.

Charlie has provided care across multiple levels of service, including inpatient psychiatric settings, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient counseling. That breadth of experience informs a practical, compassionate approach that helps people navigate life transitions, relationship and family concerns, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of mood and behavioral challenges. LMFT indicates licensure to work with individuals, couples, and families with an emphasis on relational and systemic patterns.

He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely, and he supports clients in building motivation, confidence, and coping skills. Seeking change takes courage, and Charlie focuses on empowering people to take the next steps toward more fulfilling, sustainable wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Charles "Charlie" Adams draws on several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote formats. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic understanding and respect for each person's experience - the therapist listens deeply and supports clients as they identify their own goals and strengths, which can help with issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people recognize unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and learn practical strategies to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation by teaching skills that clients can practice between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people find and strengthen their own motivation for change. It is particularly useful around addictions, impulsivity, and readiness to take steps toward new habits.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Charlie works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Charlie is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Charles "Charlie" Adams have?

Charles "Charlie" Adams has 15 years of experience as a therapist.

Is Charles "Charlie" Adams a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 48492.

In which languages does Charles "Charlie" Adams provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Charles "Charlie" Adams located?

He is located in California.

How can I work with Charles "Charlie" Adams as my therapist?

You can work with Charles "Charlie" Adams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Charles "Charlie" Adams work with international clients?

Charles "Charlie" Adams does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Charles "Charlie" Adams cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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