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Ramona Charles

Practical, compassionate therapy for life change

LPC Georgia

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Ramona

Ramona Charles is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia who works with people navigating stress, anxiety, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. With three years of clinical experience, she helps clients address life transitions, build confidence, and manage mood and panic symptoms through practical therapeutic strategies.

Background and approach

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation. Her style is collaborative and individualized, shaping treatment plans to reflect each person's circumstances and goals.

Ramona draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to support improvements in communication, coping skills, and self-awareness. She also addresses related concerns such as body image, isolation, workplace stress, and questions of life purpose.

Clients can expect an empathic provider who values clear dialogue and goal-oriented work. Ramona encourages those ready to explore change to take the first step, offering steady support as they pursue greater wellbeing and a more satisfying everyday life.

Approach-focused online therapy with practical tools



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented approach that helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more effective strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for strong mood swings, crises, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will collaborate with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance means techniques and priorities can shift as progress is made and new insight emerges.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow clients to continue consistent work on skills and goals from a convenient location.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, family conflict, self-esteem challenges, depression, and coping with life changes, along with topics like body image, isolation, workplace issues, and panic symptoms.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
She uses evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to tailor interventions to client needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has three years of professional counseling experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and interpersonal concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and where do they practice?
She is an LPC licensed in Georgia with licence number GA LPC LPC014758 and provides services to clients located in Georgia.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English; the therapist is not listed as offering other languages and is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the therapist's offered formats.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with this provider?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English