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Gesina Charles

Compassionate skills-based counseling for life challenges

LPC Virginia

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
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About Gesina

Gesina Charles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and the challenges of life transitions.

Background and approach

She also addresses related issues such as communication difficulties, feelings of emptiness or isolation, trauma-related distress, social anxiety and phobia, and concerns commonly framed as women's issues. Gesina communicates in English and Haitian Creole and draws on several counseling methods to meet each client's needs.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a compassionate stance toward each person's experience. Gesina adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect what is most relevant for an individual, blending client-centered listening with active, skills-based approaches.

With four years of professional experience, she incorporates evidence-informed tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to help clients build coping skills and increase self-awareness. Prospective clients are invited to take the initial step toward change; the intake process involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Gesina aims to partner with clients in a collaborative way to set goals and evaluate progress over time.

Online approaches that combine skill building and empathy

Gesina commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods and dialectical behavior strategies to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills. CBT focuses on recognizing thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress, while DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

She also draws on client-centered principles that prioritize respectful listening and collaborative goal-setting, creating space for clients to steer the pace and priorities of therapy. Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works together with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into daily life, support ongoing skill practice between meetings, and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem difficulties, depression, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like communication problems, isolation, and trauma-related concerns.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The approach combines client-centered listening with practical, skills-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has four years of professional work experience supporting clients with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Virginia with licence number VA LPC 0701014684.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences and the therapist's availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsGrief

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsEmptinessIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English, Haitian Creole