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Charles Bugh

Experienced LMHC focused on practical strategies

LMHC Indiana

Experience
29 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Charles

Charles Bugh is an LMHC with 29 years of experience in mental health and addiction work. He draws on an extensive background that includes clinical counseling and emergency response roles, bringing practical problem-solving and steady presence to sessions.

Background and approach

He commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, mood concerns, substance use, and relationship difficulties. His approach blends structured, goal-oriented techniques with elements from mindfulness and motivational interviewing when useful.

That pragmatic mix supports clients facing grief, trauma, compassion fatigue, parenting challenges, career transitions, and intimacy-related issues, as well as those navigating substance-related problems or recovery pathways. Charles works with a broad range of concerns including mood disorders, panic, codependency, and midlife questions, tailoring interventions to fit each person’s situation.

Based in Indiana, he offers sessions in English through several online formats. Prospective clients can expect a collaborative process that focuses on practical strategies, coping skills, and clear steps toward the changes they want to make.

Practical Approaches for Online Mental Health Care

The therapist commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy into online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps clients examine and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and skill-building, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and coping with life transitions. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and stress reduction skills, supporting people who struggle with rumination, compassion fatigue, or emotional regulation.

Deciding which method fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each person to clarify goals, trial techniques, and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful, blending approaches when appropriate to match preferences and needs.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes therapy more flexible and accessible for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. These formats allow continuation of care across locations in Indiana, enable brief check-ins or more in-depth sessions, and make it easier to practice skills between appointments while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career issues, and a range of mood and panic disorders.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The practice focuses on practical, goal-oriented work using cognitive behavioral therapy along with mindfulness and motivational interviewing when helpful to build skills and promote change.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He brings 29 years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling and has worked in emergency medicine and rescue contexts, which inform his practical approach to care.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is an LMHC licensed in Indiana with license number IN LMHC 39000805A and practices from Indiana.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
The therapist provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English