Charmaine Dees, LCSW
Practical support for stress and life transitions
Details
| Name | Charmaine Dees |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 18 |
About Charmaine
Charmaine Dees is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. She offers a direct, supportive presence for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Her tone is encouraging and practical for families and individuals facing emotional strain.
She favors a narrative approach that invites people to tell their stories and notice the patterns that shape daily life. That work often pairs with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept hard feelings while still moving toward valued goals.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools are used when shifting unhelpful thoughts or building steady habits is useful. Sessions focus on clear, doable steps. Charmaine listens first and then helps people name what matters most to them.
Conversations include practical strategies for coping, communication skills, and small behavioral changes that add up over time. She has practiced as a social worker for 18 years and holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - in North Carolina. That background includes supporting caregivers, people facing midlife transitions, and those dealing with grief, guilt, or isolation.
People who reach out will find a collaborative process. Charmaine works at the client’s pace and helps map realistic next steps. She encourages taking one small action between sessions to test new ways of relating to stress and relationships.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Self esteem among the things Charmaine works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Charmaine directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Charmaine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approach-driven care delivered online
Charmaine often uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe life stories and notice how labels and past events shape current choices. This approach is useful for people wanting to make sense of recurring patterns or to rewrite unhelpful storylines. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is another key approach she draws on; it focuses on accepting painful thoughts and committing to actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and caregiver stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in the person’s own goals and perspectives, offering empathy and validation while the person decides the pace and direction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Charmaine collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs and preferences. She listens to what matters to the client, then blends narrative reflection, acceptance skills, and practical strategies to support progress in a way that feels doable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexible options for different days and routines. Video is useful for a full-session conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers quicker check-ins, and messaging supports brief updates or coaching between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while keeping the focus on steady, collaborative work.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, compassion fatigue, and family-related struggles. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, isolation, midlife concerns, and grief-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She listens for the story behind feelings and helps people try small, manageable changes between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 18 years of professional experience as a social worker to her practice. That experience informs a steady, experienced approach to common life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her practice listing notes North Carolina as the location.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted for online work.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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