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Charles Tyson

Therapist · Pennsylvania

Charles TysonLICSW, LCSW

Compassionate social worker for life transitions

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  • Experience6 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Direct practical help
  • Focus on relationships
  • Experience with trauma

About Charles

Charles Tyson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and fertility and pregnancy-related questions. They bring a practical, direct style and aim to make sessions feel honest and down-to-earth for those coping with life changes or complicated grief.

They emphasizes a collaborative approach that adapts to each person's needs. Sessions focus on understanding current struggles, identifying workable steps, and practicing new ways of responding to difficult feelings. Charles uses straightforward conversation, reflective listening, and exercises drawn from several evidence-informed approaches to help people notice patterns and try different choices.

With six years of clinical experience and social work training from the University of Pennsylvania, Charles has supported people through addiction recovery, mood regulation, trauma healing, and LGBT-related issues. They combine clinical skill with a social justice perspective and personal insight as a Black, non-binary clinician.

Clients can expect a mix of direct feedback and empathic support. Charles often recommends short practical exercises between sessions and helps set clear goals for change. They have worked in individual, couples, and family formats and adjusts methods to fit each person's situation.

If you are thinking about therapy around pregnancy, childbirth, fertility, or parenting stress, Charles offers focused support and practical coping strategies. To get started, follow the site steps to match and schedule a session with this clinician.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and closeness, and it can be helpful for intimacy, parenting, and relationship concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist listens closely and supports each person's own pace of change.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Charles will work collaboratively to see which methods fit your goals and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together so sessions stay relevant to your needs.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Many people find it simpler to attend without commuting, to follow up after medical appointments, or to keep regular check-ins during pregnancy or parenting transitions. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current online and phone options before booking so you know what will work best for your routine and comfort.

License and NPI

  • LCSW Pennsylvania · No. CW020993
  • LICSW Massachusetts · No. 124577
  • LICSW Minnesota · No. 30273

NPI1245879774

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Charles works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, fertility and pregnancy-related concerns, and many related difficulties.

How would sessions feel day to day?

The style is direct and caring with practical exercises and reflective conversation. Sessions mix listening, feedback, and short tasks to try between meetings.

What is Charles Tyson's background?

They hold a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and have six years of clinical experience working across mood, trauma, addiction, and LGBT-related issues.

What credentials and location apply?

Charles holds MN LICSW and PA LCSW professional credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.

In which languages can I meet with this clinician?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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