Charlene Smith , LPC

Charlene Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia who brings a warm, approachable manner to her clinical work. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling in December 2011 and has applied her training across a variety of settings including non-profit shelters, detention and secured facilities, health clinics, and both inpatient and outpatient community programs.

She has worked with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, life phase transitions, and relationship difficulties. Her background includes clinical mental health services, crisis intervention, and case management, giving her a practical perspective on supporting people through complex situations.

Charlene’s primary orientation is client-centered therapy, which emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard, valued, and understood. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to offer hands-on, practical strategies for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Her practice focuses on helping clients develop healthier coping skills and clearer ways of approaching problems, with an emphasis on collaboration and respect for each person’s authenticity.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Charlene Smith uses client-centered therapy to build a respectful, empathetic relationship where clients feel understood and supported - an approach that is especially helpful for people working through identity, relationship, or life-transition concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT offers practical tools for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving. Motivational Interviewing supports clients who are ambivalent about change by exploring personal motivations and strengthening commitment to goals, which can be useful for building healthier habits and addressing patterns like avoidance or impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative - Charlene works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress is made. This flexibility helps tailor care to the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and easier access to regular sessions. Clients can meet by video call, talk by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that format better suits their life. These options make it simpler to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and work toward goals in a way that fits everyday routines while still receiving support from a licensed professional.