Therapist profile
Charles "Charlie" Adams, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 48492
- NPI1578698379
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Client-centered methods
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practices
About Charles
Charles "Charlie" Adams is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of practice. He focuses on individual therapy for adults and lists concerns such as depression, anxiety, LGBT issues, grief, self-esteem, motivation, and anger. Charlie has experience across inpatient psychiatric care, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient settings.
He prefers a straightforward style in sessions. He listens and helps people name what they are feeling. He works to reduce judgment in conversation so clients can talk about painful topics. Sessions often look like clear, practical conversations about what is happening now.
Charlie draws on tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches. He uses these to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and change unhelpful thinking. He also runs and has led support groups in past roles.
Clients who come for anger concerns can expect attention to triggers, thoughts, and behaviors that keep frustration cycling. He helps people build small, actionable steps to manage strong feelings and mend strained interactions. The work emphasizes concrete skills rather than abstract theory.
Charlie practices in California and conducts therapy in English. His background in a range of care settings informs a practical approach to everyday problems like sleep, work stress, substance use, and relationship strain. To begin, clients follow the site's matching and scheduling flow to set a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can clarify their own goals and values. This helps with confidence, motivation, and relationship concerns by making the client's perspective central to each session.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple experiments and practice exercises to reduce unhelpful thinking and change behavior, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and mood problems.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and ways to notice bodily sensations and reactions without immediately acting on them. That can help slow heated reactions and improve sleep and stress management.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that match the person's goals and preferences, adjusting as needed based on what helps in practice.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online appointments can make scheduling easier and fit into work or caregiving days, allow shorter check-ins when that works better, or remove the need to travel. The focus remains on practical skills and real-life adjustments rather than abstract statements about therapy.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on depression, anxiety, grief, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, motivation, anger, and related issues listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, conversational approach that emphasizes listening and practical steps to address feelings and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience and has worked in inpatient psychiatric care, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient counseling.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LMFT, licensed in California, and provides therapy to clients based in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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