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Charles Bugh, LMHC
Indiana
LMHC - Stress and Addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT focused practice
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Charles
Charles Bugh is an Indiana licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 29 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship strains, trauma, grief, and a wide range of mood and life-change issues. He also works with concerns related to parenting, intimacy, and career strain.
He uses a straightforward, skills-focused approach that often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions typically involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding. He also incorporates mindfulness exercises, motivational interviewing techniques, and solution-focused practices when they fit the client's goals.
Charles has a long background in emergency medicine and field response work, including experience as an EMT-A, wilderness and swift-water rescue, and participation in amateur radio emergency efforts. That background informs his understanding of first responder stress, disaster-related concerns, and practical coping under pressure.
In work with addiction he is familiar with the 12-step model and integrates it alongside behavioral strategies when appropriate. He aims for clear, practical steps people can try between sessions, such as brief experiments, communication techniques, and coping routines.
People who prefer concrete tools and measurable steps often find this approach helpful. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the site flow.
How online sessions use CBT and practical methods
Charles commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then set small experiments to test alternatives. CBT helps people tackle anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related problems by breaking larger problems into specific steps.He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and grounding exercises that reduce reactivity and help with persistent worry or mood swings. Motivational Interviewing is used when people need help moving through ambivalence about change, for example with substance use or behavior shifts.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will review your goals and preferences and together decide whether CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, or a combination makes the most sense. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
The site flow explains current session options, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some formats also reduce bandwidth or camera demands, which can suit brief coaching-style visits or focused skill practice.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and related issues such as grief, intimacy challenges, parenting strain, and career concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, skills-based approach that often centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and includes mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.
How many years has he practiced?
He has 29 years of experience in mental health and addiction work, including field experience in emergency response.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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