Charles Christensen, LPC

Charles Christensen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Idaho. He brings three years of clinical experience and personal history in recovery from addiction to his work. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.

He listens for what matters to each person and helps them name what is getting in the way. His practice commonly addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions. He also helps people navigate life changes and questions about purpose.

Charles uses straightforward tools from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also draws on attachment‑based ideas and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and find small changes that make daily life easier. Sessions tend to be practical, focused on what clients want to try next, and adjusted to the person in front of him.

He believes connection with a counselor matters more than any single method. Charles invites honest conversation about fit, and encourages people to say so if they want a different direction. His goal is to help people rebuild a sense of worth and move toward more joy and freedom.

Charles trained in counseling at Boise State University after undergraduate study at Brigham Young University. He offers work rooted in his clinical experience and his lived experience in recovery.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take values-guided steps forward. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety and depression. Attachment‑based ideas help identify patterns from early relationships that keep showing up now, which can clarify why certain reactions feel automatic.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist talks with the person about goals, what has helped before, and what feels doable. He adapts methods over time so the work matches each person's needs and preferences rather than forcing a single technique.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep continuity while juggling work, school, or other responsibilities, and the therapist will discuss how to structure sessions to fit everyday life.