- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Self-esteem work
About Charles
Charles Malone is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Georgia with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Charles focuses on helping people navigate the ordinary but heavy parts of early adulthood, like career changes, moves, and shifting relationships.
He often helps clients make sense of attachment and abandonment wounds. He also supports people dealing with codependency, communication problems, and struggles around body image or substance use. When relationship breakdown or divorce appears, he assists individuals in sorting practical and emotional next steps.
Charles uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and favors a collaborative, person-centered style. Sessions aim to identify patterns that cause repeated pain and to try clearer ways of relating to others and to oneself. He works with emotions directly and helps people develop concrete skills to manage stress and anxiety.
Sessions also address identity questions, fatherhood issues, first responder stress, and feelings of guilt or shame. He will talk through coping strategies for workplace pressure and financial strain where relevant. The focus is on small, manageable changes that fit into everyday life.
People meet him for short-term work on a problem or for longer exploration of recurring patterns. He offers services in English and practices from Georgia. For international arrangements, clients should note he is not currently accepting international clients.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
Charles uses evidence-based techniques to help people change patterns that keep causing distress. One common thread is work on attachment-related patterns - this involves looking at how early relationships shape current responses and trying new ways of relating that reduce repeated conflict or withdrawal. It helps with relationship issues, feelings of abandonment, and communication problems.He also draws on structured skills work to manage anxiety and stress. That means learning simple strategies for handling overwhelming thoughts and bodily reactions, plus brief exercises that can be practiced between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options with each person, check goals, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That conversation is part of early sessions rather than a one-time choice.
The profile does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or school, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and skill-building to work over distance, and the focus remains on practical strategies you can use between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment and codependency.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on identifying unhelpful patterns and building practical skills for everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working with adults on a range of concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is an LPC licensed in Georgia.
Can non-US residents work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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