- Values-based care
- Mindfulness skills
- CBT strategies
About Charlotte
Charlotte Schafer is an LPC based in Virginia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, mood concerns, and relationship strain. She often supports issues tied to self-esteem, ADHD, eating concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and major life changes. Her approach is straightforward and practical.
She draws on a mix of methods to fit each person's needs. Sessions may include cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness and grounding skills are used to calm the body and reduce reactivity. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas help people clarify values and take manageable steps toward them.
Charlotte trained with a Bachelor of Science in Christian counseling and a Master of Arts in professional counseling from Liberty University. She completed a residency at Counseling Alliance of Virginia in Charlottesville and then opened a small private practice. She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults and older adults.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then suggests concrete skills and experiments to try between sessions. When requested, she can include Christian-based counseling as part of the work and weave faith elements into therapy.
Charlotte aims to make sessions useful for everyday life. She helps people build routines that support better sleep and steadier mood. For specific session formats, readers should confirm current options before booking.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it can help with sleep problems, anxiety, and mood symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and grounding exercises to lower reactivity and improve present-moment awareness, which many people find helpful for stress and sleep issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then adapt methods from these approaches. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs shift.
For session logistics, confirm the current options before booking since formats are not detailed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. They also let people practice skills in the settings where difficulties occur, which can make homework feel more relevant and immediate.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Charlotte commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, sleep and eating concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting strains, and adjustment to life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and pragmatic. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and teaches skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in clinical settings and private practice after completing a residency in Charlottesville, Virginia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.