- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Stress and grief
About Mark
Dr. Mark Charles is a California psychologist with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and related concerns. He also focuses on grief, self-esteem, bipolar conditions, LGBT issues, and post-traumatic stress.
He describes therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions are practical and conversational. He listens to what is happening now and helps people identify next steps they can try between meetings.
Dr. Charles uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the person's perspective. That approach prioritizes the person's experience and helps clarify values and goals. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to reduce distress.
He has worked with people coping with life changes and chronic stress, including concerns related to HIV and AIDS, social anxiety, and phobias. He aims to help people notice patterns that increase anger or worry, and to develop clearer ways to respond in tense moments.
Practical steps are part of how he works. Sessions often include problem-solving, short behavioral experiments, and straightforward communication practice. He asks people to try new approaches and then reviews what was helpful in the next meeting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Charles draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core approaches. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and helps clarify goals through open discussion and listening. It can help when anger or resentment comes from feeling unheard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy examines thoughts and behaviors, and uses small experiments and practice to reduce anxiety, depressive patterns, and reactive anger.Choosing the right approach is part of the early work together. He will collaborate with each person to identify which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting plans based on what feels useful.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the basic biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice communication skills in real time and report back on short behavioral experiments between sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem concerns, bipolar matters, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, practical style that centers the person's experience and focuses on concrete steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience as a practicing psychologist in California.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California Psychologist, credential number 30407, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the easiest way to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.