- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Charles
Dr. Charles Graham meets people who are worn out by stress, parenting pressures, anxiety, and changes in mood. He writes and talks plainly about day-to-day struggles.
He offers steady, respectful support for people trying to manage addiction, grief, sleep and eating problems, or shifts in relationships. Dr. Graham holds an LMSW and brings 20 years of clinical experience in Michigan.
He uses clear, practical tools rather than jargon. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps and real-life problem solving.
Background and approach
He listens for what matters most to each person and tailors the work to those priorities. Dr. Graham draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered work.
He also practices skills from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when those methods fit the concern. This mix helps with anxiety, compulsive behaviors, mood swings, and challenges tied to identity or culture. His practice pays attention to issues that often feel personal but shape daily life - fatherhood questions, family problems, shame and guilt, isolation, and coping after trauma.
He helps people sort priorities, set boundaries, and build routines that reduce overwhelm. People who choose him usually want direct, respectful conversation and practical plans they can try between sessions. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
What Charles works with
Everything Charles lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Charles helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Charles lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches you can use online
Dr. Graham commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when working with stress, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and mood difficulties. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and commit to actions that match their values.He also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize listening, empathy, and the person's own goals. Together the therapist and client decide which approaches to try. That choice is collaborative and can shift as goals change or new challenges appear.
Online work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexible options. Video is useful for deeper conversation and teaching new skills, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can fit quick check-ins, and messaging supports short updates or process between sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule therapy around parenting duties, work, or travel and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Charles
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, anger, relationship strain, grief, sleep and eating problems, and parenting concerns among others.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is direct, accepting, and interactive. He focuses on practical steps and respectful conversation tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working in multiple settings and with a wide range of concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Michigan and holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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