Charles Wickham
Practical, person-centered therapy with CBT focus
LMSW Michigan
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Charles
Charles Wickham is a licensed social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who draws on 25 years of clinical experience to support people facing a wide range of life challenges.
Background and approach
He frames therapy around practical, evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy while also valuing the client's own story and strengths. His background spans psychiatric hospital care, community mental health, independent practice, and a decade at a state facility, giving him experience with mood concerns, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and stress-related difficulties.
Charles works from a person-centered perspective that honors each individual's expertise about their life while using structured approaches when helpful. He also integrates motivational interviewing, narrative, and psychodynamic ideas to address issues including anger, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, caregiver stress, relationship and communication problems, and coping with chronic illness.
He emphasizes collaborative work and supports clients as they take steps toward greater meaning, coping, and emotional balance. Therapy with Charles often focuses on practical coping skills, exploring personal narratives, and building motivation to change.
He encourages clients to identify strengths and small, achievable goals as part of a steady process toward improved functioning and well-being.
Approach and Access: Therapy Methods Online
Charles commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and client-centered therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress, while client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building on a person's own strengths to support growth and self-understanding.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs and goals. Together they explore preferences, try strategies, and adjust the plan as therapy progresses so the approach reflects what works best for the individual.
Online therapy with Charles is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments. These options support continuity of care, allow for flexible check-ins, and help clients maintain momentum between sessions while tailoring communication style to each person's comfort and needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English