- Couples and intimacy
- Family of origin
- CBT and Gottman
About Charles
Charles Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 28 years of clinical experience. He moved into counseling after a long career in church music ministry, completed a master's degree in psychology, and has worked in both public mental health and private practice. He focuses on relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, and helping people cope with life changes.
Allen routinely helps people with commitment worries, communication problems, and the fallout from divorce or separation. He also addresses fatherhood issues, infidelity, and post-traumatic stress when these affect relationships. Family of origin issues are part of his stated focus, particularly when past patterns show up in current partnerships.
In sessions he uses several practical approaches. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to the client. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change thought and behavior patterns that get in the way of better relationships.
He also works with the Gottman Method to help couples rebuild interaction skills and reduce recurring conflict. Solution-Focused Therapy helps people set clear, achievable goals and notice small changes that lead to progress. Hypnotherapy is another tool he may use when appropriate.
Clients should expect straightforward conversation about what they want to change and concrete steps to try between sessions. Getting started typically involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect nearly three decades of practice in Georgia.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach typically involve open conversation and the therapist mirroring concerns so clients can clarify feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In virtual sessions CBT often includes short exercises, thought records, and homework to practice between meetings, which can help with communication problems and commitment worries.
The Gottman Method concentrates on interaction patterns between partners and teaches specific skills to reduce conflict. When used online it can involve role plays, structured check-ins, and skill-building tasks aimed at improving closeness and reducing repeated arguments.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, and then recommend methods to try together. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, or reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt tools and exercises so sessions are practical and focused on everyday relationship changes.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include commitment, communication, divorce, fatherhood, infidelity, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his approach in sessions?
He combines Client-Centered listening with practical methods like CBT, the Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, and hypnotherapy to address specific relationship problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of experience, including work in public mental health and many years in private practice in Georgia.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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