Charles "Charlie" Adams, LMFT

Charles "Charlie" Adams is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California with 15 years of experience. He focuses on individual therapy for adults and often supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and challenges related to being LGBT. Charlie aims to create an open space where people can talk about difficult feelings without judgment.

He has experience across levels of care, including inpatient psychiatric settings, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient therapy. That background gives him familiarity with more intensive supports as well as ongoing counseling. In sessions he listens closely to each person's story and priorities before suggesting ways to move forward.

Charlie draws on approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to fit what a person needs in the moment. He also uses Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy to help people find motivation and reframe life stories that feel stuck.

Practical goals - better sleep, clearer boundaries, improved coping with illness or grief - are worked on step by step. He mixes talk, skill practice, and reflection so progress is visible and usable in daily life.

People seeking help can expect straightforward language and a collaborative tone. Charlie frames therapy as a team effort that centers the client’s goals and strengths.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to you. In practice that means the therapist follows your lead, checks in about what feels most important, and shapes sessions around your goals. This approach helps with self-esteem, life changes, and relationship questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. The therapist helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and offers exercises to change behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. CBT is practical and action-oriented, often with homework between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can be useful for stress, mood swings, and coping with chronic illness or grief.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, trial different techniques, and adjust the approach based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain steady progress while balancing everyday responsibilities.