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Dr. Mark Charles, CA Psychologist 30407
California
CA Psychologist - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Works with LGBT concerns
About Mark
Dr. Mark Charles is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 30407) with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on HIV/AIDS, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia and provides support for LGBT concerns.
Dr. Charles uses a straightforward, collaborative approach. He helps clients notice thought patterns and behaviors that maintain problems. Together they test small changes and track what helps. Sessions are practical and focused on what a person can try between meetings.
His background as a psychologist means he combines listening with structured methods. One often used approach is cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also draws on client-centered methods that make space for a person to describe experiences in their own words.
People who contact him can expect clear goals, simple exercises, and regular check-ins on progress. He encourages steady steps rather than sudden fixes. The emphasis is on workable changes that fit into day-to-day life.
To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Charles commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods and client-centered work in session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then testing simple experiments to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and social phobia. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can describe their experience and clarify what matters most to them.Choosing an approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed based on how the work is progressing.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps fit therapy into a busy week. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or audio-only conversations when video is difficult. Overall the focus is on practical work that a person can apply between sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, anger, bipolar concerns, relationship issues, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on HIV/AIDS, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, collaborative approach that mixes structured techniques with open listening. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and habits, testing changes, and tracking what helps.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working as a psychologist. That experience includes addressing a wide range of mood and anxiety concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 30407) and practices in California.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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