- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Charity
Dr. Charity Rolfes is a Virginia LCP - a licensed Clinical Psychologist - with 25 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and issues linked to identity and self-esteem.
She emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship built on respect and straightforward conversation. Sessions focus on understanding what drives difficult feelings and finding practical ways to respond differently. Dr. Rolfes describes psychotherapy as a set of paths people can use to manage emotions and rebuild trust in themselves and others.
Her work draws from several psychotherapeutic approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person’s experience and goals.
She also uses mindfulness and Jungian ideas to help people notice patterns, body responses, and deeper personal themes. That mix supports both short-term symptom relief and longer-term personal insight. Dr. Rolfes has experience with concerns that overlap, such as chronic illness, caregiving stress, attachment worries, and body image issues.
Her background includes work with people across different races, ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ identities, military backgrounds, neurodiversity, and varied religious and spiritual traditions. She explains approaches clearly and works with clients to identify practical steps they can try between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Rolfes uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that fuel anger and then practice different responses. CBT is practical and focuses on real-life situations people face today.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach concrete emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. DBT skills can help reduce reactivity and improve communication in stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels helpful. Clients and therapist choose techniques together rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
Because the exact session formats are not listed in the available biography, confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use practices like mindfulness between sessions. Licensed professionals commonly adapt homework, skills practice, and in-session exercises so they work well at a distance, and Dr. Rolfes will discuss what will be most useful for each person.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues are addressed?
She works with anger linked to relationships, work frustration, built-up resentment, and the effects of trauma.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style centers on a respectful therapeutic relationship and clear, practical conversation about feelings and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a practicing clinician in mental health.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Virginia LCP and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.