Charles Tyson, LICSW, LCSW - Therapist in Pennsylvania

Sleep and rest
Practical strategies
Nonjudgmental support

About Charles

Charles Tyson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania. Charles focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship strains, and sleep difficulties. They bring a direct, compassionate approach and aim to help people make practical changes that fit their daily lives.

Charles combines several therapy styles to match each person’s needs. Sessions often include straightforward conversation, learning small skills to manage anxiety or mood, and exploring how past attachment and life events affect current patterns. They emphasize clear feedback and honest guidance while keeping a nonjudgmental tone.

With six years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, Charles has worked with people facing trauma, substance use recovery, chronic illness, and LGBT-related concerns. Their background includes community outreach, consultation, and case management alongside clinical work. This experience shapes a flexible practice that looks at practical supports as well as emotional healing.

Charles prefers to adapt methods to what a person needs in the moment. That can mean using cognitive behavioral techniques for sleep or mood, acceptance strategies for chronic stress, or talking through attachment patterns that affect relationships. They welcome questions and will explain why a particular approach is being used.

If someone wants to begin, Charles asks that they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. The focus is on small, steady steps toward better sleep, calmer days, and clearer relationships.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. ACT can help with ongoing stress, anxiety, and habits that interfere with sleep. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for improving sleep and managing mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Charles will talk with clients about goals and preferences, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as needed. The therapist aims to explain the rationale for techniques and invite feedback so sessions stay practical and useful.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow quieter or shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping momentum between appointments and applying new sleep and coping strategies in everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingInfidelityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMen's issuesMood disordersParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Minnesota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Charles address?

Charles supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns listed in the profile.

How would you describe Charles's therapy style?

Their style is direct and compassionate with practical tools. Sessions mix conversation, skill teaching, and attention to how past attachments shape current behavior.

What is their clinical background?

They hold a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and have six years of practice experience working with trauma, substance use recovery, chronic illness, and LGBT-related issues.

Where is Charles licensed and based?

Charles is licensed in Minnesota as an LICSW and in Pennsylvania as an LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with Charles?

Charles does not accept international clients at this time.

What does therapy cost and how do sessions work?

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?

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