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Charity Parsons

Charity Parsons, LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 3+ years of experience

Practical support for anxiety and life change

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  • Focus on coping skills
  • Evidence based methods
  • Calm and respectful care

About Charity

Charity Parsons is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. She offers a calm, respectful space for people to talk through painful experiences and confusing emotions.

Charity centers sessions on listening first, then building practical ways to cope. She uses approaches that are evidence based to help clients develop clearer thinking and steadier routines. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps that fit into everyday life.

With three years of clinical experience as an LCSW, she has worked with individuals dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, and difficulties around commitment and communication. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, chronic pain, and the emotional impact of divorce and separation.

Charity pays attention to how past relationships shape current patterns, including codependency and dependent or avoidant tendencies. She helps people recognize unhelpful patterns and try new ways of relating. The work often includes building self-esteem and reducing overwhelming feelings.

People meet Charity in a respectful, down-to-earth atmosphere where goals are practical and concrete. She encourages simple experiments between sessions, such as new communication techniques or small behavior changes. The goal is clearer choices and more steady emotional days.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Evidence-based techniques often focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them with new behaviors; this can reduce anxiety and improve mood by changing daily choices. Trauma-informed approaches pay attention to safety and pacing, helping people process difficult memories in smaller, manageable steps and build coping skills for intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will ask about goals, history, and what has or hasn't worked before, then suggest approaches to try. Clients and the therapist check in together about how an approach feels and make changes as needed so the work fits the person's needs and pace.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep consistent appointments. Phone sessions can be useful when a video call is not needed or when a shorter check-in makes sense. Overall, online work can make it easier to turn therapy goals into real-life routines without promising a particular session type.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Charity help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with major life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is listening first and practical next. She focuses on clear coping strategies and small steps clients can try between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

She has three years of clinical experience working as a licensed social worker with individuals facing emotional and relational challenges.

What credentials and region does she work from?

She is a Florida LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much does therapy cost?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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