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Dr. Charles Graham

Practical, personalized therapy focused on change

LMSW Michigan

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Charles

Dr. Charles Graham welcomes people seeking practical, goal-focused support for stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

He emphasizes an optimistic, accepting, and interactive style that aims to meet each person where they are and tailor work to the issues they bring. With 20 years of clinical practice in Michigan, he draws on a range of evidence-informed methods while centering collaborative conversation and individualized planning.

His background as an LMSW informs a strengths-based, respectful approach that pays attention to cultural and contextual factors, fatherhood and men’s issues, grief, and problems with sleep, eating, and self-esteem. Dr.

Graham blends structured techniques with empathic listening, adapting interventions to the client’s goals and preferences. He works with concerns that include panic and obsessive symptoms, substance use, post-traumatic stress, family problems, and life purpose questions.

His aim is to help clients develop coping strategies, improve daily functioning, and move toward meaningful change through a tailored therapeutic process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Dr. Graham frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT helps people clarify values and build psychological flexibility by learning acceptance and mindfulness skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to understand goals, preferences, and presenting problems, and then recommend or blend methods that best match those needs rather than using a single fixed model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life circumstances change, and access licensed professionals from different locations while still following a structured, evidence-informed treatment plan.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and related areas such as panic, OCD, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
His style is optimistic, accepting, nonjudgmental, and interactive. He uses a mix of approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered therapy, narrative techniques, and motivational interviewing tailored to each client.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience practicing in Michigan and has worked across multiple settings with a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan. The license details are MI LMSW 6801088470.
Can he work with people outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people located outside the U.S.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English