I am licensed in New Mexico and Texas as a LCSW (Clinical Social Worker) with 35 years of professional work experience. I have developed and directed outpatient and inpatient rehab programs and now I'm in private practice in Santa Fe. I have experience in helping clients with addictions, stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, depression and values clarification . I also have experience working with life changing stressors that can appear overwhelming at times. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage as I know from my own personal recovery experience. I am here to support you in achieving greater life satisfaction and success of your personal goals.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Codependency, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LCSW 18563
NM LCSW C-11290
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Very experienced in life and knowledgable in my life obstacles
Written on Jan 18, 2026 after therapy with Charles for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem