Carla Charles , LICSW

Carla Charles is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Washington who brings six years of professional experience to her work with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. As an LICSW - a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - she focuses on practical support for drug and alcohol addiction, coping with isolation and loneliness, veteran and armed forces concerns, self-harm, and cultivating self-love. Her approach centers on helping clients build motivation, confidence, and healthier ways of managing strong emotions.

Carla creates an open, nonjudgmental space in which clients are encouraged to explore difficult thoughts and feelings. She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and skill development so individuals can make steady progress toward a more fulfilling, balanced life. Seeking change can feel daunting, and Carla aims to support and empower each person who takes that first step.

With a calm, direct style informed by evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she helps clients develop coping strategies, address addictive patterns, and strengthen self-worth. Carla works to meet people where they are and to partner with them in pursuing meaningful, sustainable change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Carla uses targeted, evidence-based methods that emphasize practical skills for managing difficult emotions and behaviors. One focus is skills-based coping strategies - teaching concrete tools for reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and responding to anger in healthier ways. These techniques help clients build everyday habits that support stability and emotional regulation.

Another focus is work aimed at addiction and motivation - supporting people to identify patterns that maintain substance use, build motivation for change, and develop relapse-aware plans. This approach blends encouragement with structured strategies to address drug and alcohol concerns and strengthen self-esteem and resilience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Carla collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She works side by side with clients to adjust methods as progress unfolds, making therapy a cooperative effort.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic barriers. These remote formats make it easier to access consistent support and sustain momentum between sessions while fitting care into everyday life.