- Depression and anxiety
- LGBTQ+ adult support
- Goal oriented sessions
About Charles
Charles "Charlie" Adams is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of clinical experience. He provides individual therapy aimed at reducing depression and anxiety and improving self-esteem and motivation. Charlie centers sessions on openness and nonjudgment so clients can speak freely about hard feelings and life changes.
He has experience across different levels of care, including inpatient psychiatric settings, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient counseling. That background informs his practical approach to day-to-day struggles. He often helps people manage grief, relationship and intimacy questions, addiction concerns, sleep and eating problems, and mood shifts such as bipolar symptoms.
Charlie works extensively with adults in the LGBTQ+ community and has led many mental health and support groups. He uses a person-focused stance in sessions, listening first and tailoring strategies to what the client needs. He draws from several approaches to match techniques to each situation.
Sessions are geared toward clear goals and small, achievable steps. Expect conversations about coping strategies, thought patterns, and behaviors that get in the way of feeling better. He also helps people clarify values, rebuild routines, and restore motivation.
Charlie describes therapy as a collaboration where clients set the pace. He aims to support and empower people as they make changes, while naming practical next steps and encouraging progress along the way.
He has experience across different levels of care, including inpatient psychiatric settings, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient counseling. That background informs his practical approach to day-to-day struggles. He often helps people manage grief, relationship and intimacy questions, addiction concerns, sleep and eating problems, and mood shifts such as bipolar symptoms.
Charlie works extensively with adults in the LGBTQ+ community and has led many mental health and support groups. He uses a person-focused stance in sessions, listening first and tailoring strategies to what the client needs. He draws from several approaches to match techniques to each situation.
Sessions are geared toward clear goals and small, achievable steps. Expect conversations about coping strategies, thought patterns, and behaviors that get in the way of feeling better. He also helps people clarify values, rebuild routines, and restore motivation.
Charlie describes therapy as a collaboration where clients set the pace. He aims to support and empower people as they make changes, while naming practical next steps and encouraging progress along the way.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.