- Stress and anxiety
- Career concerns
- Men's issues
About Charles
Charles Bonerbo is a New York LCSW-R with 36 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career questions, and coping with major life changes including midlife shifts and fatherhood issues.
He pays particular attention to concerns such as abandonment, dependent personality patterns, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and issues tied to life purpose. He also focuses on workplace difficulties, narcissism dynamics, men’s issues, and challenges common to young adults.
In sessions he helps people name their priorities and figure out practical next steps. Conversations often cover how past relationships shape current patterns, how work and identity interact, and what small changes could ease everyday stress. He works to build self-esteem and to coach on coping strategies that can be used between sessions.
His style is direct and steady. He talks through difficult emotions and practical problems without jargon. Sessions aim to clarify what matters now and to test doable changes that fit a person’s life.
People come to him when they feel stuck after a life change, when career direction is unclear, or when recurring shame and isolation get in the way. He helps people sort through those issues and plan concrete steps they can try outside of therapy.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Two evidence-based approaches commonly used address thinking patterns and coping skills. One focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and improve decision-making. Another emphasizes learning and practicing coping strategies for stress, trauma responses, and daily setbacks so people have tools they can use between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together with the client which techniques fit their goals and preferences. This collaborative process aims to match methods to the person's needs rather than imposing a single model.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so check current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. If a client wants sessions that better fit work breaks or caregiving routines, scheduling can often be adjusted to suit those constraints.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career questions, and coping with major life changes including midlife and fatherhood issues.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to clarify priorities, explore how patterns formed, and test practical steps that fit day-to-day life.
What is his professional background?
He has 36 years of clinical experience working with adults on identity, purpose, and life transitions.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a New York LCSW-R and practices from New York.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.