- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT methods
- Grief and trauma
About Charity
Dr. Charity Rolfes is a Virginia LCP (licensed clinical psychologist) with 25 years of experience. She works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy difficulties. Her profile also notes support around identity and LGBT concerns, career questions, eating and body image issues, and coping with major life changes.
She uses a mix of practical talking and structured techniques. Sessions often focus on understanding what led to current problems, learning new ways to manage strong emotions, and building clearer communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are part of the approach, alongside client-centered and mindfulness methods.
Rolfes describes therapy as beginning with mutual respect. She aims to create a nonjudgmental setting where people can talk about things they were taught to view as wrong or shameful. That can include processing trauma, losses, and the effects of abusive experiences. The work may include face-to-face conversation, emotion regulation skills, and attention to patterns from the past.
Her background spans a wide range of psychotherapies, and she reports experience with diverse clients including people of different races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, military backgrounds, ability levels, and spiritual traditions. This broad experience informs how she tailors conversations and selects techniques.
Young adults juggling school, first jobs, moving away from home, and shifting relationships may find the practical focus helpful. The therapist invites clients to set goals and to revisit methods as needs change.
How her methods translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building mutual respect. It involves reflective conversation, clarifying goals, and helping people voice what matters to them; this can help with identity, relationship, and self-esteem concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often uses short exercises, behavioral experiments, and skill practice that fit well into weekly sessions and between-session assignments.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers clear skills for managing intense emotions and improving regulation. It includes techniques for distress tolerance, emotional awareness, and interpersonal effectiveness that many people find useful when life feels overwhelming.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining talking, skill practice, and mindfulness work over several meetings so progress can be checked and adjusted.
The original biography does not list specific online or remote session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The format you select can affect things like whether you use video, need quieter surroundings, or prefer shorter focus sessions to practice skills between work or school commitments.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy problems. Her profile also lists career, eating and LGBT-related concerns among focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She emphasizes respectful, nonjudgmental conversation while using practical techniques. Sessions mix exploration of past patterns with skills to manage emotions and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience as a Virginia LCP. That length of practice shapes her choice of methods and how she structures sessions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed as an LCP in Virginia. Sessions are provided from that jurisdiction according to the details in her profile.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and locale.
How do I get started?
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