Charles Beard is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
01About Charles
Charles Beard is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. He uses clear, practical methods to help people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He speaks English and welcomes international clients who prefer working online.
He leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help partners and individuals better understand their emotional responses.
Background and approach
The Gottman Method appears in his work for improving communication and resolving recurring conflicts. With three years of documented experience, Charles has supported people dealing with addictions, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and mood concerns such as bipolar and ADHD-related struggles.
He also addresses blended family issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and process addictions like gambling or pornography when those topics come up. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Conversations are tailored to each person's values and faith when that matters to them.
Charles aims to meet people where they are, talk through what’s most distressing, and build manageable strategies for change. People who prefer online formats can connect via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Scheduling follows a matching process and a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.007424 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1750499398 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Charles lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Men's issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Methods Charles names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Charles names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
Charles commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems stuck. CBT is practical and often includes short exercises between sessions to track progress.He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and respond to strong emotions that affect relationships. EFT focuses on understanding feelings and creating new ways to connect or cope.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made or new concerns appear.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and situations. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it simple to fit brief updates or questions into a busy day. These formats make it possible to continue steady work without traveling, and they let licensed professionals provide consistent support across locations.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Charles address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, anger, addictions, trauma and grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, goal-focused approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of documented experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns in Illinois.
Where is he licensed and located?
Charles holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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