- CBT strategies
- Client-centered work
- EMDR offered
About Charles
Charles McBride is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 15 years of practice. He works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma, depression, and questions about sexuality and identity. He also helps people dealing with grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career uncertainty, ADHD, and other life changes.
He previously worked in residential substance abuse treatment and as an outpatient counselor for an employee and family assistance program. That background means he has experience with substance use, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and clients who have experienced trauma, including some first responders.
In sessions he uses a straightforward, client-centered style and mixes in cognitive behavioral ideas and solution-focused techniques. He believes people are the experts on their lives and that changing habits often begins with changing thinking patterns. Expect practical discussion and direct feedback rather than academic language.
Charles uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside other approaches when appropriate. He aims to help people set clear, achievable goals and develop steps toward them. Work often focuses on small, measurable changes that can be noticed week to week.
Sessions address both immediate coping and longer-term patterns. He works with questions about money, career starts, non-monogamous relationships, men’s issues, and sexuality without judgment. Charles offers services in English and accepts international clients; confirm current session options when you schedule.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Charles uses client-centered work to focus on the person’s experience and priorities. That approach means conversations center on what matters most to the client and the therapist reflects and clarifies to help people make their own decisions.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. CBT offers practical skills to manage anxiety, change unhelpful thinking, and build routines that support sleep, work, and relationships.
EMDR is available as part of his practice for people working through traumatic memories. EMDR combines focused recall with specific bilateral stimulation and is often used when trauma memories remain disruptive to daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and adapt methods based on a client’s goals, symptoms, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the therapist’s biography does not list specific formats here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or travel. They can also allow for shorter check-ins, fewer travel hours, and easier scheduling across time zones for international clients.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, career concerns, ADHD, and young adult issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions use a direct, client-centered approach with practical techniques. He mixes cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas and gives clear feedback.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience, including work in residential substance abuse treatment and outpatient employee and family assistance counseling.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any timezone or scheduling details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
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