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Charles Quinn

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Charles Quinn, LPC

Missouri

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2019009356
  • NPI1619430519
  • Experience17 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationMissouri

About

  • CBT techniques
  • DBT skills
  • Relationship work

About Charles

Charles Quinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 17 years of counseling experience. He brings a background that includes long military service and many years helping people address stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and anger.

He describes working in straightforward, practical terms. Sessions focus on clear goals and problem-solving. He uses a mix of approaches to help clients manage emotions, reduce reactive behavior, and improve communication.

Clients can expect a blend of skills work and discussion. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are taught for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy and approaches from relationship work are brought in when couples or relationship patterns are involved. Gottman Method ideas are used to strengthen interaction habits and repair trust where needed.

Charles notes his military background informs his work with issues common to service members and veterans, though he works with adults from many walks of life. He speaks English and practices in Missouri.

To begin, users are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Charles often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns that fuel anger and test different responses. CBT offers clear exercises and homework that travel well to online sessions.

He also teaches Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense feelings and reducing impulsive behavior. DBT skills include practical breathing, grounding, and emotion-regulation techniques that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. He will work with each client to decide which tools fit their goals and daily life. Together they set priorities, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets clients use skills practice in the moment and bring real-life examples into the session for discussion.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does he address?

He works with an array of concerns including anger, impulsivity, communication problems, and relationship conflict. He applies practical strategies to reduce reactive responses.

What is his general approach in sessions?

Sessions mix skills training and conversation. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools alongside relationship-focused methods.

How much experience does he have with these problems?

He has 17 years of counseling experience and a long military background, and has worked with issues like trauma, grief, addiction, and relationship strain.

What credential and location does he hold?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for your location and needs.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact costs vary with location.

How do I get started with an initial session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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