Charlene Mabins, LCSW

Charlene Mabins is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She works with clients who are navigating caregiving strain, identity questions including LGBT concerns, and issues that affect self-esteem and coping skills.

Her style is respectful and compassionate. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs. She aims to make early sessions practical so people feel a clear next step.

With ten years of experience, Charlene brings steady clinical experience to everyday problems. She uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs, rather than a single one-size-fits-all method. This helps when concerns overlap, such as grief together with chronic illness or caregiver stress.

Charlene draws on methods that emphasize present-moment awareness, workable skills, and emotional connection. She helps people notice what matters, practice new responses, and build better patterns in relationships and daily life. This can be useful for aging and geriatric issues, chronic health concerns, and long-term caregiving demands.

If someone wants straightforward help getting unstuck, she focuses on practical steps and clear goals. The therapy process begins with a short conversation to understand the problem and shape a plan that fits day-to-day life.

Approach and online options for therapy

Charlene often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing what matters and taking small actions toward those values even when feelings are tough. ACT can help when people are stuck in worry, avoidance, or difficult life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. CBT helps people build specific skills to reduce anxiety, change unhelpful thinking patterns, and manage stress in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and then recommend methods that fit the situation. That choice is revisited as needs change so the plan stays useful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking. Many people find virtual sessions easier to fit into workdays, caregiving schedules, or medical appointments. Others appreciate shorter check-ins or audio-only options when video is not convenient. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to arrange sessions that match your routine and technical comfort.