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Charles Allen, LPC
Georgia
LPC in Georgia - relationships and family
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Gottman approach
- Anger work
About Charles
Charles Allen is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia with 28 years of experience. He focuses on relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, and helping people cope with major life changes. He also assists with commitment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, fatherhood concerns, infidelity, men's issues, and post-traumatic stress.
He began his career in church music ministry and later returned to school to earn a master's degree in psychology from Argosy University in 1995. He worked in public mental health for 15 years before opening a solo private practice in 2010. His background includes work with court-ordered anger management referrals as well as voluntary clients addressing anger concerns.
In sessions he uses straightforward, skills-based methods. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. He also uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect, and the Gottman method when couples want structured work on communication and trust.
People who choose him will find practical, task-focused meetings. He often focuses on communication exercises, problem-solving steps, and short-term goals that can be practiced between sessions. Hypnotherapy and solution-focused techniques are available when they fit the client's goals.
He describes his work as direct and experience-informed, informed by years in ministry and community mental health. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether they want a counselor who emphasizes practical skills, clear feedback, and concrete homework between sessions.
How he applies therapeutic approaches in online work
Charles often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try concrete behavior changes. CBT is useful for relationship stress, anger management, and coping with life transitions.He also works from a client-centered stance, which means he listens carefully and reflects what he hears so clients can clarify their own goals. For couples who want structured communication work, he incorporates the Gottman method to practice specific interaction skills and rebuild trust.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, and then recommend which methods to try. This is a collaborative decision rather than a fixed plan determined in advance.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or reduce travel time to appointments. These practical advantages can help people keep consistent contact with a licensed professional while they try new communication and coping strategies.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include commitment problems, communication issues, divorce and separation, fatherhood concerns, infidelity, men's issues, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and skills-based, emphasizing communication exercises and problem-solving steps. Sessions often include clear feedback and homework to practice between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of clinical experience, including 15 years in public mental health and many years running a solo private practice since 2010.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Georgia. He practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and are international sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not currently accept international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the profile. The first appointment can clarify how sessions will be conducted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when scheduling.
How do I begin working with him?
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