- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Charlene
Charlene Samuels is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) with 12 years of experience in practice in Colorado. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. Charlene also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication or control problems.
She approaches sessions believing people are the experts on their own stories. Charlene listens for strengths and practical options clients can use between meetings. Conversations focus on clear steps, manageable changes, and developing skills that help reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day functioning.
Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep someone stuck and to test small, doable changes. Charlene uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts those methods to each person's needs. She encourages straightforward goal-setting and regular check-ins on progress so work stays relevant and focused.
Her background includes a range of clinical settings across 12 years, with experience supporting people through life transitions and mood concerns. Charlene brings an organized, practical approach to sessions and pays attention to what works in real life outside the therapy hour.
People who are weighing options after a job change, relationship shift, health issue, or a period of low motivation may find this approach helpful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to ensure the format fits their circumstances.
How evidence-based methods are used in online work
Charlene uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and measurable change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, then trying small experiments to see what shifts those patterns. This method helps with anxiety, low mood, and motivation problems by breaking issues into concrete steps.Another approach she draws on focuses on coping strategies for trauma and stress. That work teaches grounding, pacing, and emotion regulation skills that people can use during hard moments. These techniques aim to reduce the intensity of difficult feelings and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Charlene will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods if something isn’t working as hoped.
Session format details were not specified in the original profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people choose meetings that match their energy levels, whether that means a focused hour or brief progress reviews.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and relationship communication problems.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She treats clients as experts in their own lives and looks for practical steps to test between sessions. Conversations focus on patterns, skills, and small changes that can reduce overwhelm.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes supporting people through mood concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado. The listing shows licensure as CO LCSW and WI LCSW.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.