Charles Christensen , LPC

Charles Christensen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Idaho who brings three years of clinical experience and lived experience in addiction and recovery to his work. He trained at Boise State University, earning a graduate counseling degree, and completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University. That combination of formal training and personal recovery informs a practical, empathetic approach to treatment.

He focuses on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and the challenges that come with life transitions. Charles also attends to attachment and blended family concerns, codependency, communication problems, and issues related to guilt, shame, isolation, and life purpose. His background includes supporting men, young adults, and families facing co-occurring difficulties such as drug and alcohol addiction alongside mood concerns.

Charles emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic connection as a foundation for change. He strives to create a collaborative atmosphere in which clients explore values, build coping skills, and clarify goals. He encourages anyone seeking a good fit with a counselor to prioritize a relationship that feels right, and he affirms that a pathway forward is possible even after difficult experiences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Charles Christensen draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. This approach supports work on anxiety, depression, and issues around life purpose by encouraging commitment to personally important goals.

He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns that arise from early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and family dynamics. This work can be useful for people dealing with attachment concerns, blended family issues, and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Charles collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and for fitting therapy into busy lives. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to engage in regular sessions from locations that are convenient for the individual, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor their methods to each person's situation.