Gesina Charles greets people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or recent life changes.
01About Gesina
Gesina Charles greets people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or recent life changes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who aims to make the first step feel manageable. Her style is respectful and compassionate, and she adapts sessions to each person's situation.
She focuses on common struggles like anger, depression, grief, and challenges with motivation. She also supports people dealing with addictions, isolation or loneliness, and social anxiety or phobia.
Background and approach
Communication problems, feelings of emptiness, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues are additional areas she addresses. In sessions she uses a mix of practical talk and hands-on strategies. That can mean examining thought patterns, practicing skills to manage emotions, and building everyday routines that work for the person.
Mindfulness and motivational techniques are used to help people notice what matters and take small steps toward change. She works collaboratively to shape each plan to fit the person's goals and life situation. Conversations are tailored so they feel relevant and doable.
With four years of professional experience, she brings steady support while keeping things straightforward. Gesina offers services in English and Haitian Creole. People seeking help begin by answering a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions that fit their timing and needs.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701014684 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1649072190 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Gesina lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Grief
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Methods Gesina names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Gesina 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
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps clarify goals, which makes conversations feel more personal and relevant to daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood. In online sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors between meetings to see what changes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills to manage strong emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness. It provides concrete tools for distress tolerance and emotion regulation that can be practiced during the week and reviewed on video or in messages.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that match the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting what is used as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video calls let you work face to face when schedules and bandwidth allow. Phone sessions can fit during a break at work or when a camera is not practical. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, isolation, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and respectful. She blends client-centered conversation with skill-based methods like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to meet practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience. That background informs the practical strategies she uses in sessions.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Virginia. Her practice is based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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