Charles Tyson, LICSW, LCSW
Pennsylvania · 6 years in practice
Charles Tyson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting strain.
License and registration
- LCSW, Pennsylvania
- CW020993 · expires February 2027
- LICSW, Massachusetts
- 124577 · expires October 2026
- LICSW, Minnesota
- 30273 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1245879774 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Charles
Charles Tyson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting strain. Charles brings six years of clinical experience to sessions and speaks English. Charles aims to make therapy straightforward and practical.
Sessions focus on clear goals and steps people can try between meetings. Charles often combines talk-based strategies with structured exercises to reduce distress and improve daily routines.
Background and approach
EMDR is among the approaches listed in Charles' practice, and it may be used alongside other methods when appropriate. Other commonly used approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment-focused work. Charles adapts methods to each person rather than using a single fixed model.
Sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different needs and schedules. Charles notes that people sometimes prefer video to build rapport, while phone or text can be easier for quick check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Charles trained at the University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Social Work and maintains licensure in Pennsylvania.
Practical support may include coaching around life changes, help with sleep and eating concerns, and strategies for coping with grief, anger, or burnout. The tone in sessions is described as direct, caring, and nonjudgmental.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Charles lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Young adult issues
Approaches Charles names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life
Charles often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and build small habits that align with those values. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck because it pairs real-life action with present-moment awareness. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of the work and looks at how early relationships shape current patterns; it can help people improve connection, boundaries, and trust in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with specific behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms like low mood or insomnia.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Charles will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. The aim is practical: pick strategies that feel doable and that help a person move toward clearer daily routines and better relationships.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different days and needs. Video helps establish rapport and see nonverbal cues, phone calls can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and messaging works for brief check-ins or when scheduling a longer session is difficult. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, or other responsibilities.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Charles address?
Charles supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, sleeping and eating problems, and related concerns listed in the profile.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is practical and direct, with a caring, nonjudgmental stance. Sessions focus on goals, worksheets or exercises, and talk that leads to concrete steps people can try between meetings.
What is Charles's relevant background?
Charles has six years of clinical experience and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania. They combine therapy, coaching, and community-informed perspectives in their work.
What credentials and location apply?
Charles holds MN LICSW and PA LCSW credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Charles?
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