Charles Christensen

Compassionate, practical counseling for change

LPC Idaho

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Charles

Charles Christensen is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with three years of clinical experience who brings both professional training and personal experience with addiction and recovery to his work.

Background and approach

He emphasizes practical, skills-based approaches to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictive behaviors, drawing on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to guide change and develop healthier coping patterns. His style blends evidence-informed techniques with an emphasis on rebuilding a sense of personal value and purpose.

Charles often addresses concerns connected to relationships and identity, including attachment issues, family of origin difficulties, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He also works with men’s issues, control and guilt struggles, and co-occurring substance use challenges.

Charles aims to create a collaborative environment where clients can explore life direction, forgiveness, and recovery while learning concrete strategies for daily living. He offers therapy from Idaho and communicates in English, and he encourages prospective clients to reach out to determine whether they are a good match for his approach.

Practical approaches and online care

Charles uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop alternative behaviors that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Acceptance and commitment therapy is used to encourage values-based action and to build psychological flexibility when facing difficult emotions or cravings. Attachment-based work focuses on understanding relational patterns from early experiences and improving how clients connect and communicate in current relationships.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. Charles will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions, adapting methods as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online therapy with this clinician offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet clients where they are. These formats make it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules and allow ongoing access to skills practice and support between live conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Charles commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns like attachment problems, codependency, family issues, and feelings of emptiness.

What therapeutic approaches does he use in sessions?

His practice incorporates approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor sessions to each client.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of experience working in mental health settings and combines that background with personal recovery experience from addiction.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed professional counselor with the credential ID LPC 6371360 and provides services from Idaho.

Does he conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which formats are available for therapy sessions?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Idaho

Languages

English