Charles "Charlie" Adams, LMFT - Therapist in California

15 years experience
Client-centered care
Focus on sleep

About Charles

Charles "Charlie" Adams is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. He focuses on individual therapy for adults and offers help for depression, anxiety, motivation, and self-esteem. Charlie also supports people dealing with grief, loss, and issues common in the LGBTQ community.

Charlie aims to make sessions feel open and nonjudgmental. He listens first and helps people name what is most important to them. That can mean talking through upsetting thoughts, finding small steps to boost confidence, or building routines that improve sleep and daily energy.

His background includes work across levels of care, including inpatient psychiatric settings, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient counseling. This range gives him familiarity with both short-term and longer-term concerns. He has also led mental health and support groups for many years.

In sessions he draws on several approaches to match what each person needs. He uses client-centered work to follow the person’s priorities, cognitive behavioral ideas to identify and change unhelpful patterns, and mindfulness practices to manage stress in the moment.

Charlie describes therapy as a collaborative effort. He supports people who want clearer boundaries, improved relationships, better sleep habits, or greater confidence. He encourages steps that feel achievable and fits work to each person’s pace and life.

Approaches used online to improve sleep and coping

Client-centered therapy starts by following the person's priorities and building a trusting relationship where they can talk through sleep worries, mood, or identity concerns. This approach helps the therapist and client set the pace and focus for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses concrete exercises to shift those patterns. For sleep this can mean changing routines, challenging unhelpful sleep thoughts, and practicing new habits that support rest.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attentional and breathing practices to reduce stress in the moment and calm the mind before bed. It is useful for anxiety, racing thoughts, and managing emotional reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick and adapt techniques based on goals, comfort level, and what has or has not helped in the past. That plan can change as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life - it can make scheduling easier, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements and how to shape sessions to suit daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He helps with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and many LGBTQ related concerns among other stressors.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and works collaboratively, using client-centered listening alongside practical techniques to address current problems.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He has 15 years of experience and has worked in inpatient psychiatric care, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient counseling settings.

What credentials and region does he practice in?

He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can clients from other countries work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what about cost?

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 him?

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