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Charlene Jones

Charlene Jones

LCSW

Therapist · North Carolina · 11+ years of experience

Practical, empathetic therapy for overwhelming emotions

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  • Client-centered
  • Skills focused
  • Mindful approach

About Charlene

Charlene Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of clinical experience. She offers straightforward, empathetic support for people facing stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, and major life changes. Charlene speaks in plain terms and focuses on practical steps that can help day to day.

Charlene's background includes work in office, school, and community settings. She has experience supporting people who have faced trauma, substance use concerns, housing instability, and military-related stress. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, grief, parenting challenges, attention differences, and mood disorders.

In sessions she uses a mix of client-centered conversation and skills-based approaches. That means she listens first, then offers tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to manage emotions, improve communication, and reduce impulsive responses. She also uses mindfulness and trauma-focused work when it fits the situation.

Her style is practical and collaborative. Charlene aims to help people set small, doable goals, build better boundaries, and find clearer ways to cope with upsetting moments. She places importance on developing assertive communication skills and stronger self-care routines.

If you want to begin, the typical step is to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session. Charlene checks messages regularly and tries to respond quickly while balancing other professional responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns back, and helps set goals that matter to the client. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through strong feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based method that looks at thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions can teach practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking, manage anxiety, and reduce angry reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for people who struggle with intense emotional swings or impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That might mean starting with listening and then introducing CBT or DBT skills over time.

Confirm practical session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports continuing work on skills between sessions so people can practice tools in real life and bring questions back to therapy.

At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (North Carolina)
LCSW · No. C010224
NPI
1356640973

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related family or life stressors.

How does she approach therapy?

Her approach blends client-centered conversation with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and trauma-focused work. Sessions focus on real skills and small goals.

What is her clinical background?

She has 11 years of clinical experience working in office, school, and community settings and with people affected by trauma, substance use, housing instability, and military-related stress.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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