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Saskia Charles, LMHC

Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression
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About me

Welcome!

My name is Saskia, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Master's Level Certified Addiction Professional in the state of Florida.

I have over 17 years experience in the mental health field having worked in a variety of settings, to include residential, in home, addictions and outpatient programs. The journey has been both personally and professionally rewarding!

I have the most experience working with clients who are suffering from trauma, abuse, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment, family conflicts and dynamics, which include blended families, and LGBTQI.

My approach to therapy can be described as eclectic.
I try my best to meet my clients where they are, to instill hope, and motivate them to change.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Saskia Charles, LMHC, MCAP

Professional experience

17 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Coping with grief and loss, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

FL LMHC MH9915

Reviews

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She is a wonderful person who listens and helps me with my needs. She gives me confidence to work through my differences.

Written on Sep 07, 2026 after therapy with Saskia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Saskia and the impact she has had on my life. When I began working with her in January, I was in a very different place. Since then, I have grown so much, and I truly credit a lot of that growth to her guidance and support.

Saskia has helped me become more confident in myself and in the decisions I make. She has given me the tools to navigate difficult situations, understand myself better, and feel comfortable standing up for what I need.

What makes Saskia so special is her combination of knowledge, patience, compassion, and genuine understanding. I always feel heard and never judged, while still being challenged to grow and see things from a different perspective.

I am so grateful for everything she has taught me and for the confidence I have gained through working with her. I honestly feel like a stronger, more confident version of myself because of her guidance. I could not recommend Saskia more highly!

Written on Sep 01, 2026 after therapy with Saskia for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

She understands me and “gets” me!!! Definitely feel heard when I speak to her she has lowered my anxiety and gave me the tools to cope. Thank you

Written on Jul 13, 2026 after therapy with Saskia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

She's amazing

Written on Jan 17, 2026 after therapy with Saskia for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Simply the best! Skilled at what she does! Has a way of being understanding and relatable. Isn’t surface level. Definitely deep dive but does it do graceful!

Written on Dec 08, 2025 after therapy with Saskia for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Saskia is amazing. I had taken a break from therapy due to time constraints but am so happy to be back talking to her. She has so many insights and is very easy to talk to. She always asks thought provoking questions and helps me identify my goals so I can work toward them. I am so grateful to have a therapist like her!

Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with Saskia for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management