- Warm and direct
- Goal focused
- Trauma-aware
About Charles
Charles McBride is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 15 years of experience. He helps people who are facing depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, and parenting stress. His manner is warm and down-to-earth, and he uses plain talk and some humor to make sessions feel approachable.
Before moving into outpatient counseling, he worked in residential substance abuse treatment and in employee and family assistance programs. That background gave him experience with many challenges, including substance use, sexuality questions, and trauma exposure among first responders.
Charles believes clients know their own lives best. He treats people with respect and works alongside them to set realistic goals. He focuses on changing the thoughts that get in the way of sustained behavior change.
His clinical work blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques. He also uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR, when trauma processing is part of the plan. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. People who work with him can expect clear options, skill practice, and check-ins on progress. He aims to help clients build better coping, stronger relationships, and a clearer path forward.
Before moving into outpatient counseling, he worked in residential substance abuse treatment and in employee and family assistance programs. That background gave him experience with many challenges, including substance use, sexuality questions, and trauma exposure among first responders.
Charles believes clients know their own lives best. He treats people with respect and works alongside them to set realistic goals. He focuses on changing the thoughts that get in the way of sustained behavior change.
His clinical work blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques. He also uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR, when trauma processing is part of the plan. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. People who work with him can expect clear options, skill practice, and check-ins on progress. He aims to help clients build better coping, stronger relationships, and a clearer path forward.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.