- Collaborative approach
- Skill building focus
- Empathic listener
About Mark
Dr. Mark Charles is a licensed psychologist in California with eight years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and self esteem concerns. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk openly about difficult feelings and practical struggles.
He meets each person where they are and works collaboratively to set clear, manageable goals. Sessions tend to center on understanding what feels most urgent, building coping skills, and trying small changes that make daily life easier. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when they fit the situation to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy is also part of his work, which means conversations follow the client's lead and the therapist focuses on listening and understanding. That approach is often helpful for people who want a thoughtful, steady process for exploring values, identity, and relationships.
Dr. Charles has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, anger, bipolar symptoms, social anxiety, and issues related to HIV/AIDS and post-traumatic stress. He balances practical skill-building with time to process emotions and personal history.
If you are unsure where to begin, he guides people through a first session to clarify priorities and create a plan. The emphasis is on small, realistic steps so progress can be noticed between appointments.
He meets each person where they are and works collaboratively to set clear, manageable goals. Sessions tend to center on understanding what feels most urgent, building coping skills, and trying small changes that make daily life easier. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when they fit the situation to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy is also part of his work, which means conversations follow the client's lead and the therapist focuses on listening and understanding. That approach is often helpful for people who want a thoughtful, steady process for exploring values, identity, and relationships.
Dr. Charles has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, anger, bipolar symptoms, social anxiety, and issues related to HIV/AIDS and post-traumatic stress. He balances practical skill-building with time to process emotions and personal history.
If you are unsure where to begin, he guides people through a first session to clarify priorities and create a plan. The emphasis is on small, realistic steps so progress can be noticed between appointments.