I am a professional counselor, licensed in both Wyoming and Oregon, with over 15 years of experience. I have worked as both a residential substance abuse treatment counselor and as a outpatient mental health counselor with an employee and family assistance program. I have worked with clients with a broad range of issues including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns and sexuality. I have also worked with first responders who have experienced trauma.
My counseling style is warm and supportive, with a little bit of humor thrown into the mix. All clients will be treated with respect and compassion, regardless of where they are on their life's journey. I strongly believe that the client is the only expert of his/her/their life and it is my job to help each one reach their full potential. We enter counseling to change something in our lives; whatever we are currently doing isn't working. But we must change how we think in order for our new behaviors to have lasting change.
To this end, my approach combines cognitive-behavioral, rational-emotive, dialectical-behavioral and client-centered counseling. Just as each client is unique, each treatment plan must be as well. We will work together to create a plan that meets your specific needs. I look forward to our first session!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Co-morbidity, Communication Problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Self-Love, Sexuality, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy
OR LPC C5576
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Charles McBride (he/him). 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.
He’s a great listener with no judgment and gives honest and helpful advice and feedback.
Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Charles for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Charles is an excellent therapist and has helped me sort through several challenges in my life. He has been encouraging, candid, and a highly attentive, respectful listener. I really appreciate the help he has brought into my life.
Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Charles for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I really feel like he listens to me. His feed back is fantastic and i never feel judged. Wonderful therapist!
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Charles for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
My experience with Charles has been completely life-changing in the absolute greatest way possible. For the first time in my adult life, I feel confident in myself, and have control over my present and future. Extreme trauma, and severe anxiety and depression as a result of it, led me to getting a therapist for the first time in my life. Charles has helped me overcome life's toughest obstacles. He has amazing perspective, a great sense of humor, and is genuinely attentive and caring. He has a wonderful sense of humor as well. If you're looking to regain control of your life, Charles is the absolute best at helping you get there.
Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with Charles for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Took the time to listen
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Charles for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Charles is intelligent and caring. Also knowledgeable. And patient. He is supportive and protective. He has been my therapist for 7 months and is always there for me.
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Charles for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem