Charles Roberts, LCSW

Charles Roberts, LCSW, helps people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. He brings a calm, straightforward manner and emphasizes practical steps people can use right away. Charles speaks plainly and focuses on what the person in front of him wants to change. He has more than 10 years of professional experience and holds a Master of Science and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential in Utah and Mississippi. Charles draws on his long personal recovery as one element of his perspective, but he centers the client's own goals and strengths in every session. Sessions focus on short- and mid-term goals. He uses evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness strategies to help people manage symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. He also uses approaches that pay attention to attachment and relationships when those issues matter to the client. Clients can expect a blend of practical tools and reflective work. Charles emphasizes skills people can practice between sessions, and he adapts pacing to each person's needs. He offers space to talk through grief, relationship stress, intimacy concerns, and struggles with substance or behavioral addictions. His style is supportive and direct. He aims to help people move from getting by to making lasting changes by pairing practical techniques with a respectful, person-centered stance.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Charles frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach practical skills for changing them; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. He also employs Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns and to support healthier connections in adult life. Client-Centered Therapy is another key element, focusing on listening, validation, and letting the client's goals guide the work.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Charles will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will choose or blend methods that fit. The plan can change as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quicker check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter exchanges, ongoing coaching, and flexible check-ins between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to maintain continuity when travel or location change would otherwise interrupt care.