- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Gesina
Gesina Charles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with four years of clinical experience. She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the strain of life changes. She also works with people facing addictions, grief, and problems with motivation and confidence.
She takes a straightforward, conversational approach in sessions. Conversations are adjusted to what a person brings and what they say works best. That can mean practicing skills, challenging unhelpful thoughts, or using grounding and mindfulness exercises to reduce tense reactions.
Her work draws on a mix of client-centered listening and evidence-informed techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns of thinking that fuel anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for managing intense emotions and building practical coping tools.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is feeling stuck or unsure about change. Mindfulness practices are used to increase awareness of bodily signals before anger escalates. Sessions emphasize concrete skills people can try between meetings.
Sessions are aimed at clear, manageable goals rather than vague promises. Gesina adapts conversations to each person's situation, and she explains options in plain language. To begin, clients are guided through an initial matching and scheduling step so they can arrange a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Gesina uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to each person without judgment, focusing on what feels most important to the client in the moment. This helps when someone needs space to talk through anger or frustration and decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot the thoughts and beliefs that keep anger and anxiety cycling. Online sessions can include short exercises and homework to practice identifying triggers and testing new responses between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Online meetings can teach breathing, grounding, and boundary-setting techniques that people can try right away when tension rises.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest methods to try. Adjustments are made as needed so the work stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings into a busy day, reduce commute time, and use short check-ins when a full session isn’t possible. Discuss format preferences during the initial matching step to find what works with daily responsibilities.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, and grief, plus related areas such as communication problems and isolation.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside practical methods like CBT and DBT skills to address thoughts and reactions that fuel anger and distress.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a counselor in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.