- Stress management
- Anger issues
- First responder support
About Charles
Charles Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and related concerns.
He focuses on practical, down-to-earth work. Sessions are a place to talk through strong feelings, identify patterns that make anger and anxiety worse, and practice manageable ways to respond differently. He invites clients to describe real moments that cause frustration or resentment and then looks for small, concrete changes to try.
Charles has spent two decades helping people with first responder issues, obsessive thoughts or compulsions, and paranoia alongside mood conditions. He aims to keep conversations clear and straightforward so clients can use what they learn between sessions. The emphasis is on skill building rather than long lectures.
He encourages people to take a first step even when it feels hard. Initial sessions typically focus on understanding what leads to outbursts or persistent worry, and on setting short-term goals. From there he and the client choose practical strategies to test in everyday life.
Appointments follow a direct, respectful style. Charles values steady progress and regular check-ins so people can see which approaches help and which need adjustment. He conducts sessions in English and does not work with international clients.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Charles uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and learning new coping skills. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts and interpretations fuel anger and anxiety, and teach ways to reframe or test those thoughts. Behavioral techniques focus on changing what happens in stressful moments, such as practicing breathing, brief exposure to feared situations, or trying different responses when irritation rises.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to identify goals, then tries methods that match those goals and the person's everyday life. Progress is reviewed regularly so approaches can be adjusted when something isn't helping.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual sessions help them apply skills learned in therapy to real moments that happen between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and related concerns such as obsessions, compulsions, and paranoia.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear, concrete steps to change patterns that increase anger and anxiety.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience helping people with mood, trauma, and anger-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How do his fees and billing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.