- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Saskia
Saskia Charles is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 17 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, mood problems, trauma and family conflict, including issues in blended families and LGBT concerns. She also helps people facing anger, sleep problems, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and relationship difficulties.
Her career includes work in residential settings, in-home care, addictions programs, and outpatient services. Those varied roles shaped a practical sense of what helps day to day. In sessions she uses a mix of approaches rather than one single method, and she focuses on what a person can do between appointments.
Saskia leans on client-centered principles to build a working relationship that respects the person's concerns. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Elements of dialectical behavior therapy appear when emotion regulation and coping skills matter most.
Motivational interviewing is part of her toolbox for people wrestling with change or recovery. She also draws on existential ideas when clients need to weigh values, meaning, and big life decisions. The result is a practical, straightforward way of working that looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions together.
Sessions cover concrete skills such as breathing and grounding, communication strategies for tense relationships, and stepwise plans for reducing substance use or managing impulses. She asks about goals early and checks progress as therapy continues. The process is hands-on and geared to everyday life demands.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, reflecting, and working from the client’s own priorities to plan change. This helps when someone needs space to talk through anger, relationship issues, or grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical exercises for noticing triggers, testing unhelpful beliefs, and changing responses. CBT is useful for managing anger, anxiety, sleep problems, and mood symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings short skills training for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is often used when strong emotions lead to impulsive reactions or relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work collaboratively to try methods that fit the client's goals and preferences. They check progress and adjust techniques based on what helps in daily life.
Session formats and exact online options are not listed here, so confirm current session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain momentum while they practice new skills.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationship strain, and family conflict. Anger is treated as part of a wider pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What style of therapy does she use?
She describes an eclectic, client-centered approach and blends methods such as CBT, DBT, existential therapy, and motivational interviewing. The mix is chosen to match the person's needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience in mental health work across residential, in-home, addictions, and outpatient settings. That range informs her clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida. Her practice and background are based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the plan and region.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session. That begins the intake and planning process.