I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with ten years experience in counseling. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns but my specialties include parenting difficulties, childhood trauma, abuse, Autism, social difficulties, mood disorders, grief, ADHD, anxiety and depression.
My counseling approach is person-centered and I strive to create an environment in which you feel safe to share your story. I have training and experience in Client-Centered Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational interviewing and Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling (AAT-C). I am also currently completing training as a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. I look forward to meeting with you and working together to find which therapy modality works best for you.
I have always believed that everyone can benefit from counseling and I believe that is even more true as we have all been touched by the difficulties and challenges of the last few years related to pandemic stress, isolation and loss. At this time, I have appointments available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and I do my best to get your first appointment scheduled the same week you reach out to me to schedule. I have some flexibility if the hours listed on my calendar do not fit into your schedule. Just ask!
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Charesa Alphin. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She's really awesome and understanding
Written on Oct 26, 2025 after therapy with Charesa for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and relationship issues
Charesa is probably the reason I've stayed sane through realizing that my spouse was abusive, the ensuing divorce, and rebuilding myself. I don't know what I'd do without her!
Written on Oct 16, 2025 after therapy with Charesa for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
My therapist is super kind and thoughtful and helps me through my thoughts and feelings. Would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Sep 10, 2025 after therapy with Charesa for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and career difficulties
Charesa is very supportive, kind, and caring!
Written on Jun 13, 2025 after therapy with Charesa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, and adhd
Charesa has been amazing! I’ve been working with her for years and she’s been so helpful! Makes me laugh, makes me cry, lets me see things in a new way. Highly recommend!
Written on Mar 09, 2025 after therapy with Charesa for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
She’s an OG for sure. Highly recommend her to anyone who wants REAL change. She always has amazing advice for me even if I don’t always take it. She never gives up on you.
Written on Dec 21, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Charesa has gone above and beyond for me! Not one time have I ever felt judged by her! Highly recommend Charesa!
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Amazing exoerience
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Charesa is a truly gifted counselor. She is very patient and listens carefully to my concerns and gives me perspectives, tools and techniques to help me heal from my issues
Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
I have loved my experience with Charesa! She is an amazing therapist, who makes me feel heard. She is extremely knowledgeable and has done an amazing job tailoring the therapy to be what I want it to be. I don’t feel pressured with her and feel that I can open up. I feel like she genuinely wants to help and support her clients. She has helped support and guide me through on my journey to work through my emotions, while also teaching me strategies for my everyday life to help support me.
Written on Jun 22, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I appreciate the perspective and insight that Charesa always has.
Written on Jun 18, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Fantastic therapist.
Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Been with Charesa for over a year now, and she's always been a lovely therapist. She's a great listener, dedicated to her work, and is wonderful at helping me process and understand my life's obstacles. Highly recommend finding a therapist that supports your best interest and is as passionate about their work as Charesa is! :)
Written on Mar 24, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Charesa is an excellent therapist!
Written on Mar 23, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
My sessions with Charesa have always been productive.
I can’t stress enough how much she has helped me.
I recommend her highly.
Written on Mar 09, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 11 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I’m so glad that I found Charesa! She really listens to me and I feel very comfortable opening up to her. She offers great advice and has really helped me.
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I love Charesa. She listens to me and my first session was better than expected.
Written on Jan 20, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Charesa has been kind, empathetic, and has provided excellent care during my sessions.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I was very skeptical about therapy but ms alphin has help me tremendously. Especially thru the worst times
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Charesa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
It has really helped me to talk with someone that isn’t a colleague or family member. She helps me to see outside perspectives and relates to my busy schedules and concerns that I’m really going through hard times, otherwise I would think it’s just me and I’m all alone in my thinking
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Charesa is amazing! I am healing from significant psychological abuse within my marriage. Although my husband and I have been separated for 3 years due to his porn addiction, I hadn’t been able to get much traction due to severe PTSD symptoms. Charesa and I have been using EMDR for the last 2 months and I am starting to feel as if I can take small steps to move forward. As someone who may be on the autism spectrum, she has been very flexible in our sessions instead of rushing me through the processing. I feel beyond blessed to have found someone who truly gets trauma and I would recommend highly to others who are dealing with intimate partner betrayal trauma!
Written on Nov 29, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Cheresa is the first therapist i feel is actually putting in work and care into helping me.
Written on Nov 20, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Charesa has helped me quite a bit these last few months. Having someone to talk to is invaluable and she is great at listening and offering insights.
Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Such a great listener and very understanding and easy to talk to.
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Charesa has helped me tremendously in quite a short time. She is great
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Charesa has been friendly and easy to talk to. She listens really well and has been very supportive. I look forward to our time together.
Written on Sep 26, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
10/10
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Charesa is incredibly thoughtful, understanding, and right now she’s the only support system I have. I have tried several therapists but right now I couldn’t imagine seeing anyone else. She’s truly gifted and caring.
Written on Jun 15, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I'd highly recommend for anyone to use her
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd
She’s great and I really appreciate her suggestions.
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Great
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and bipolar disorder
She is so amazing, she is patient and very kind. She explains things in a way that I can understand them. She makes me feel very comfortable. First therapist in over 10 years that I can actually say I will keep coming back to.
Written on Apr 26, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Charesa is amazing!
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Absolutely amazing!! Could not recommend her enough
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Charesa is wonderful. She listens well and gives sound advice.
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
Charesa has been very up front, helpful, and supportive of my journey to better myself. She is truly focused of the betterment of her clients even if the help they require lies with another therapist.
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I had a great experience with Charesa. She understood my needs and helped me through a lot.
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Wonderful therapist with great perspective and trustworthy insight. Makes therapy worth the time and effort to be present. 11/10 would recommend!
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Just started with Charesa, but she is extremely easy to talk to and I look forward to our sessions.
Written on Jan 01, 2023 after therapy with Charesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
My first ever therapist and I felt like I didn’t need another with how well they worked with me.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Charesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and adhd
I’ve been working with Charesa for 3 weeks now and she’s amazing!
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Charesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She's a great listener. Offers sound advice. Offers help with past situations and helps process those things to move forward in the future.
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Charesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
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