- LMFT in California
- 15 years experience
- LGBTQ+ focus
About Charles
Charles "Charlie" Adams is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps adults who are facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Charlie emphasizes a nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what’s on their mind and feel heard.
He has practiced across inpatient psychiatric settings, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient counseling. That range gives him familiarity with different levels of care and the kinds of day-to-day challenges people bring to therapy. Many clients come for help with motivation, grief and loss, or issues related to being LGBTQ+.
Charlie uses several practical approaches in sessions. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person’s lead and build trust. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes. Mindfulness and Narrative techniques are added when useful to help people notice patterns and reframe life stories.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and down-to-earth. Charlie tends to focus on small, manageable steps people can try between meetings. He also has experience running and facilitating mental health and support groups, which informs how he structures conversation and peer-based learning.
People who want clear, steady support for mood, stress, identity-related concerns, or improving confidence often connect well with his style. He frames therapy as a partnership and supports clients as they take steps toward more satisfying, balanced lives.
He has practiced across inpatient psychiatric settings, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient counseling. That range gives him familiarity with different levels of care and the kinds of day-to-day challenges people bring to therapy. Many clients come for help with motivation, grief and loss, or issues related to being LGBTQ+.
Charlie uses several practical approaches in sessions. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person’s lead and build trust. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes. Mindfulness and Narrative techniques are added when useful to help people notice patterns and reframe life stories.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and down-to-earth. Charlie tends to focus on small, manageable steps people can try between meetings. He also has experience running and facilitating mental health and support groups, which informs how he structures conversation and peer-based learning.
People who want clear, steady support for mood, stress, identity-related concerns, or improving confidence often connect well with his style. He frames therapy as a partnership and supports clients as they take steps toward more satisfying, balanced lives.