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CS Portrait of Charles Spivey

Charles Spivey

Compassionate, practical therapy focused on solutions

LPC Texas

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Intimacy-related issues, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages
English

About Charles

Charles Spivey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with two decades of clinical experience. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to address relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.

Background and approach

His work emphasizes practical strategies that help clients recognize unhelpful thinking and develop concrete skills for daily life. He aims to establish an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can express thoughts and feelings honestly.

Charles frames change as a collaborative process, supporting people as they take the often difficult first steps toward greater satisfaction and emotional balance. He also attends to seasonal mood shifts and related concerns, helping clients identify patterns and plan coping strategies.

With an emphasis on empowerment and skill-building, Charles offers a steady, encouraging presence while guiding clients toward realistic, achievable goals. He combines evidence-informed techniques with a focus on immediate problem solving to help clients move forward at their own pace.

Applying CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Charles uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift patterns of thinking that contribute to mood and relationship difficulties, offering straightforward tools for managing depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy complements this by concentrating on current strengths and practical steps toward clear, achievable goals rather than lengthy exploration of the past.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to weigh which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the focus as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure that treatment remains relevant and useful throughout care.

Online therapy with this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from different settings and schedules. These options support flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional and continuing forward-focused therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with relationship and intimacy issues, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, obsessions and compulsions, and seasonal affective disorder.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions are informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, emphasizing practical strategies and goal-oriented work to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How long has this clinician been practicing?
He brings 20 years of professional experience in counseling and related clinical work.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
He is licensed in Texas as an LPC with license number TX LPC 82029 and maintains practice in that state.
Is therapy available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Obsessions, compulsions, and OCDSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English