- CBT techniques
- EMDR processing
- Solution-focused work
About Charles
Charles McBride is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, parenting struggles, sleep problems, and questions about sexuality and identity.
He has worked in residential substance abuse treatment and in outpatient settings, including employee and family assistance programs. That background means he is familiar with substance use concerns and with workplace-related stress. He has also supported first responders after traumatic events.
Charles describes a straightforward, respectful counseling style with some humor. He treats clients as the expert on their own lives and collaborates to change thinking and behavior. Sessions focus on practical steps that can reduce anger, manage cravings, ease anxiety, or improve communication.
His work draws on client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral approaches, solution-focused techniques, and EMDR. Those methods are used to identify unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and process traumatic memories when appropriate.
In the room he and the client set clear goals and test small changes between sessions. Progress is tracked in ordinary terms - better sleep, fewer arguments, reduced substance use, or improved day-to-day functioning. He accepts clients from outside the United States and conducts sessions in English.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session, where practical goals and an initial plan are set.
Approaches used online and how they help
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship, which can help people feel heard as they sort out anger and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and habits that keep anger and anxiety looping, and it provides concrete tools to try between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process traumatic memories that may fuel intense emotional reactions; it can be useful when past events are linked to current anger.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review problems, goals, and preferences together and decide which methods to try. That collaborative process includes setting practical goals and testing changes in daily life rather than promising a single fixed path.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be difficult. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions and can be combined with homework between meetings to keep progress moving forward.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does he help with?
He helps people who lose their temper with loved ones, struggle with built-up resentment, or deal with anger that affects work and relationships.
How would he approach my anger in sessions?
He uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral work to change thinking patterns, and may add EMDR when trauma needs processing.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working in residential substance abuse treatment and outpatient mental health settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available for your situation.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.