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Charles Tyson

Charles Tyson, LICSW, LCSW

Therapist · Pennsylvania · 6+ years of experience

Compassionate clinician for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Pennsylvania
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
LICSW, LCSW
Languages
English
License (Pennsylvania)
LCSW · No. CW020993
License (Massachusetts)
LICSW · No. 124577
License (Minnesota)
LICSW · No. 30273
NPI
1245879774

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  • Anxiety and depression
  • Trauma and recovery
  • Aging and geriatric issues

About Charles

Charles Tyson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania. They focus on common struggles such as anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. Charles brings a direct, caring style and aims to help people notice patterns, build coping skills, and make workable changes in daily life.

They approach therapy with practical, down-to-earth conversation and steady guidance. Sessions emphasize real skills and honest feedback rather than jargon. Charles adapts methods to each person's needs and often uses straightforward exercises to change difficult habits and reactions.

Charles draws on about six years of clinical experience and holds social work degrees and licenses in both Minnesota and Pennsylvania, listed as MN LICSW and PA LCSW. Their background includes work with trauma, recovery from substance use, LGBT concerns, parenting and family issues, and caregiving challenges related to aging and geriatric issues.

In the room, the focus is on collaboration. Charles combines approaches such as acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused perspectives, and cognitive techniques to clarify values, repair relationships, and reduce unhelpful thinking. Expect a mix of talking, practical exercises, and planning between sessions.

They offer session options that match comfort and need, often preferring video to build connection but noting other ways to communicate when helpful. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session through the Start Therapy button.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Minnesota

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes choosing values and taking small actions that align with them. It helps when worry or avoidance get in the way of living a meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connection patterns and helps people repair trust and closeness in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Charles will discuss what feels most helpful and adjust methods based on your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the therapist and client try different tools and settle on what supports progress.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video sessions are often preferred to help build a stronger connection, while phone or text options were mentioned as alternatives in the biography; confirm the exact formats offered when you book. Remote sessions let people meet from wherever they are, shorten commute time, and allow for flexible scheduling around work or caregiving duties. Licensed professionals can use these formats to continue therapy between in-person visits and to keep momentum when life gets hectic.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Charles commonly address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, career strain, and aging and geriatric issues among other concerns.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Charles works in a direct and caring manner, using plain language and practical exercises. Sessions focus on skill building, noticing patterns, and making changes that fit everyday life.

What experience does the clinician have?

They have about six years of clinical experience working with a range of issues including trauma recovery, substance use, family and LGBT concerns, and caregiving or aging-related problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

The clinician holds MN LICSW and PA LCSW credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography notes a preference for video sessions and mentions phone and text as alternatives; confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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