Charles McBride (he/him), LPC

Oregon · 15 years in practice

License and registration

LPC, Oregon: C5576 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1750948733 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Charles

Charles McBride is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 15 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship struggles, and questions about sexuality. He also supports those dealing with grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and career or life transitions.

He has worked in residential substance abuse treatment and outpatient settings, including employee and family assistance programs. That background means he has seen a wide range of problems and different paths to recovery.

Background and approach

He has experience with people confronting substance use and with first responders who have experienced trauma. Charles describes his style as warm and supportive, with a bit of humor when appropriate. He treats each person with respect and compassion and centers the client's own knowledge of their life.

Sessions focus on practical change - shifting thoughts and behaviors so new choices stick. He uses several well-known methods, including client-centered work, cognitive-behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, and EMDR. Treatment plans are tailored to the individual and may combine approaches to match the person's goals and circumstances.

Expect a collaborative process where the therapist and client set goals together and test what works. Charles aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-oriented while honoring each person's experience and pace.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Charles lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Antisocial personality
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Young adult issues

Approaches Charles names

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Online support

How EMDR, CBT, and Client-Centered Work Translate Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to you so goals come from your priorities. This approach helps when someone needs support to sort values, make decisions, or feel heard during stressful times.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change thinking and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with life changes because it gives clear strategies to practice between sessions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, works with troubling memories and the emotions tied to them through structured processing. It can be part of work on trauma, abuse, and difficult life events when the person and therapist decide it fits the plan.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, past experiences, and preferences, and then suggest options. Clients and therapist check progress and adjust the plan together so methods match evolving needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility that makes it easier to fit care into a busy life. Video calls let the therapist and client interact face to face; phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good shorter check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging can support quicker questions, ongoing encouragement, or notes between sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent across travel, work schedules, and daily demands.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Charles address?

He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, career changes, and related concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are warm and supportive with a touch of humor when fitting. He centers the person's experience and focuses on practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors.

What is his professional background?

He has 15 years of experience and has worked in residential substance abuse treatment and outpatient employee and family assistance settings, including work with first responders who have experienced trauma.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon.

Are sessions offered in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for ongoing sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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