Charlene McCleoud

Charlene McCleoud is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and life changes. She speaks plainly and listens closely so clients feel heard. Her approach centers on steady, practical support rather than quick fixes. Charlene has seven years of practice supporting adults through depression, bipolar challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, career stress, parenting strain, and relationship difficulties. She also addresses the impact of prejudice and discrimination on everyday life. Sessions focus on understanding current problems, naming what gets in the way, and building on existing strengths. She uses evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor work to each person. Mindfulness techniques and Motivational Interviewing are added when helpful to support coping and clear decision-making. The goal is to slow things down, try manageable steps, and find what helps in day-to-day life. Charlene emphasizes collaboration. Clients set goals, and she helps design small, doable experiments to test new ways of coping. Progress is measured by what feels useful in real situations, not by rigid rules. People reach out when they are overwhelmed, stuck, or recovering from painful experiences. Charlene offers a calm, respectful space to talk through those challenges and to explore practical next steps toward feeling steadier.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, validation, and helping people organize their thoughts so they can make choices that fit their lives. This approach is useful for people who need a calm, steady space to sort through feelings and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and low mood because it gives concrete strategies to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to emphasize. Work is collaborative, with adjustments made if a strategy is not helping or feels too fast.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can help fit care into busy days, reduce travel time, make follow-up easier, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions so they match real life and feel useful.