Charles Tyson

Supportive, justice-oriented licensed social worker

LICSW, LCSW Pennsylvania

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Charles

Charles Tyson is a licensed clinical social worker who centers social justice and personal growth in therapeutic work.

Background and approach

With both LICSW and LCSW credentials, Charles draws on six years of clinical experience to support people navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family struggles, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and anger, career transitions, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related life changes.

They bring attention to additional issues such as abandonment, attachment and family of origin problems, codependency, communication and control struggles, and needs tied to fertility, fatherhood, adoption and foster care, aging, and first responder challenges. Charles blends evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, direct style that clients describe as responsive and nonjudgmental.

Their practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused and client-centered approaches, with existential perspectives woven in when exploring meaning and values. Sessions can be tailored to individual, couples, or family goals, and are offered through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to match personal preferences.

Those ready to explore change can begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a brief matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Charles brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work in ways that aim to be practical and values-driven. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep or eating issues, and coping skills. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult internal experiences while committing to actions that reflect personal values, supporting work on meaning, motivation, and life changes.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client’s needs, goals, and preferences together to determine whether cognitive strategies, acceptance-based practices, or attachment-informed perspectives will best support progress, and will tailor sessions accordingly as therapy unfolds.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue consistent work on goals regardless of location, while maintaining regular contact and continuity with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Charles works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and anger concerns, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

Their style is direct, responsive, and nonjudgmental, combining practical, evidence-informed techniques with collaborative exploration. Therapy often integrates cognitive behavioral strategies alongside acceptance-based and attachment-focused work to match client goals.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

This practitioner has six years of clinical experience working across diverse presenting concerns and offers individual, couples, and family sessions.

What credentials and location are listed?

Charles holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with Minnesota LICSW 30273 and Pennsylvania LCSW CW020993, and practices from Pennsylvania.

Which languages are available and can international clients be seen?

Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does the therapist offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Minnesota

Languages

English