Gesina Charles

Gesina Charles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks English and Haitian Creole and focuses on practical steps that feel doable. She encourages a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate working relationship. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage is part of starting therapy.

Her practice centers on tailoring conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions aim to identify what is most pressing and develop concrete tools to manage strong emotions, cope with life changes, and reduce avoidance. She draws on client-centered methods to keep the work collaborative and grounded in the client's priorities.

For people struggling with motivation, addictive patterns, or grief, she brings motivational interviewing and trauma-informed ideas into the process. Mindfulness techniques and skills from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches are used to teach emotion regulation and problem-solving strategies. The goal is practical change rather than jargon-filled sessions.

Gesina has four years of professional experience working with these concerns in clinical settings. She customizes pace and focus so sessions match what each person needs that week. Many people appreciate working with a therapist who listens first and then helps build small, manageable steps forward.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability. This helps make sure initial sessions are focused on the issues that matter most to the individual.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead, so online sessions begin by identifying priorities and goals. This approach helps people feel respected and keeps the work practical and relevant.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT can help with anxiety, anger, low mood, and unhelpful behavior by teaching strategies to shift those patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and handling distress. DBT-informed work online can introduce breathing and grounding techniques, emotion regulation strategies, and step-by-step plans for difficult moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit best. Adjustments are made over time so sessions stay useful and aligned with what the person needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow consistent check-ins around work or family obligations. Some formats also work well for shorter, skills-focused meetings or when bandwidth is limited.