Charlotte Windom, LPC

Charlotte Windom, LPC, focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, depression, and big life changes. She writes and talks plainly in sessions, aiming to help people find clearer ways to cope and move forward. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, and she invites practical steps alongside honest conversation.

With 16 years of experience, Charlotte draws on several therapy approaches to fit each person’s needs. She blends acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotion-focused work to address patterns that keep problems repeating. Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are also part of her toolbox when helpful.

Charlotte completed a Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a minor in psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Troy University. She is a licensed professional counselor in Alabama and has worked in a range of settings, including private practice and university counseling. Her background includes coordinating child and adolescent programs and serving in community mental health roles.

She has experience counseling children, teens, college students, and adults. That work included individual sessions, group programs, and crisis support. One program she developed celebrated a decade of service helping young people with mental health needs.

People who come to Charlotte often want straightforward tools and a compassionate listener. She asks questions, offers concrete strategies, and helps set achievable goals so clients can better manage emotions and daily pressures.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on choosing actions that match your values even when emotions are uncomfortable, which can help with midlife transitions and persistent worries.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EFT, concentrates on understanding and shifting emotional responses that shape close relationships. It helps people recognize core emotions and practice new ways of connecting or responding when relationships feel strained.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then recommend techniques that fit each person’s needs. That choice is collaborative and can evolve over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and EFT tools to virtual conversations so clients can practice skills and get feedback between meetings.