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Charmaine Dees

Experienced LCSW focused on stress and resilience

LCSW North Carolina

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Charmaine

Charmaine Dees is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who brings 18 years of professional experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, family difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, and she also addresses related issues including caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, isolation, midlife concerns, and trauma-related mood disorders. Her work emphasizes creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Charmaine aims to help people clarify values, build practical coping skills, and reconnect with sources of meaning and self-compassion.

She accepts clients both in North Carolina and internationally, conducting sessions in English through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Prospective clients begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to availability, with subscription-based sessions that may be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Charmaine commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and mood; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and acceptance of difficult emotions, helping people commit to meaningful steps even when discomfort is present.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how different methods might fit an individual's situation, adjusting techniques over time to align with what is most helpful for the client.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to engage in therapy from their own location, fit sessions into busy schedules, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working on skills, values exploration, and emotion management.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Charmaine commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, along with related areas such as caregiver stress, isolation, and mood disorders.
What kind of therapeutic style can I expect?
The approach emphasizes a respectful, client-centered atmosphere that combines practical skill-building with reflective exploration to help clients clarify values and cope with current challenges.
How long has she been practicing?
Charmaine has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and therapeutic methods.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with credential NC LCSW C006785.
Can someone who lives outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English for those who are located outside North Carolina.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use 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 based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English