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Gesina Charles, LPC
Virginia
LPC in Virginia - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion regulation skills
- English and Haitian Creole
About Gesina
Gesina Charles is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Virginia with four years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Her approach centers on practical steps clients can try between sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on what matters to the person sitting across from her.
Gesina incorporates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation or strong reactions get in the way of daily life. Mindfulness techniques are used to build attention to the present moment and reduce rumination. Motivational interviewing appears in work around change and addictions to clarify goals and strengthen commitment.
In sessions she speaks plainly and focuses on clear, concrete tools. People can expect to talk about specific situations, notice patterns of thinking, and try small behavior experiments. She explains techniques in straightforward language and practices skills together in the session.
To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules a first session. Costs vary with location and are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
How Gesina Uses Practical Approaches in Remote Sessions
Gesina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that increase stress or anxiety and then test new ways of responding. CBT sessions focus on clear steps - noticing a thought, examining its accuracy, and trying a different behavior to see what changes. Client-centered work means the conversation stays focused on the person's concerns and priorities, with the therapist reflecting and clarifying to support decision making.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for strong emotions or impulsive reactions, teaching concrete tools for managing intense feelings and improving emotional tolerance. These approaches are discussed openly so the person and therapist can decide together which methods to use based on goals and preferences. Finding the right mix is collaborative and revisited as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - they reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a work break, or make it possible to continue care while handling schedule changes. Gesina uses her clinical approaches to structure each session so practical skills can be practiced and reviewed between meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication difficulties, loneliness, post-traumatic stress, and women’s issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses clear, practical methods that focus on noticing thoughts and trying different responses. The work emphasizes skills practice and short behavior experiments between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of professional counseling experience working with the concerns listed in her profile. That experience informs how she structures sessions and selects techniques.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Virginia. Her practice is based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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