Charmaine Dees

Charmaine Dees is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those facing family tension, caregiver strain, life transitions, and women's issues. She works with young adults and others navigating midlife questions and shifts in life purpose.

Charmaine aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings. Sessions are conversational and grounded in practical steps. She listens for what matters most to each person and uses that to guide the work.

Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness tools help change unhelpful thinking and build workable habits. Motivational Interviewing and client-centered work guide talks about values and next steps.

Over 18 years of practice, Charmaine has supported people through mood struggles, trauma-related symptoms, loneliness, guilt, and forgiveness work. She also works with those facing aging and geriatric concerns and fatherhood or parenting stress in individual sessions.

Sessions are offered in English and she welcomes international clients who seek support from a North Carolina licensed provider. Costs vary by location and availability and operate on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Approaches that shape online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters. It helps people reduce avoidance and reconnect with personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps build practical skills to change unhelpful routines. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Charmaine will discuss different methods with each person and decide together what fits the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people choose a quieter time of day or avoid being on camera when that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to work well in remote sessions.