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Dr. Charles Graham, LMSW

Calm, practical help for anxiety and stress

20 years in practice · based in Michigan · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Charles

Dr. Charles Graham helps people who are anxious, stressed, or dealing with life’s harder turns. He uses a direct and steady style to help people manage symptoms and find workable steps forward.

He presents himself simply and respectfully so someone worried can feel seen quickly. He brings two decades of clinical experience as a licensed master social worker, LMSW. That background includes work in public and personal settings and with a broad range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and sleep or eating difficulties.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals rather than jargon. His approach blends several therapies. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and ACT methods to clarify values and build meaningful action.

He also uses client-centered listening to make space for each person’s story and motivational interviewing to support behavior change. In a typical session he will listen first, then help set small, achievable steps to test between meetings. He uses straightforward language and checks in about what is and isn’t working.

That makes sessions useful for people facing panic, obsessive thoughts, grief, anger, or life transitions. Dr. Graham accepts people from Michigan and also works with international clients in English.

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so therapy can fit busy schedules and different comfort levels.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps in that direction even when anxiety or painful thoughts show up. It’s useful for worry, panic, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework tasks, which can reduce symptoms like panic, obsessive thoughts, or low mood.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest which methods might fit best. Sessions can combine elements from different approaches so the plan matches what you want to work on and how you prefer to work.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls let you work face to face from wherever you are. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing skill practice, or when fitting therapy into a busy day.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dr. Graham address?
He helps people with stress and anxiety and a wide range of other issues including depression, addictions, trauma, anger, sleep and eating concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, and ADHD.
What is his style of therapy?
His style is optimistic, accepting, and interactive. He listens first and then works with each person to build practical steps and measurable goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience and has worked in both public and personal settings with many presenting issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a licensed master social worker, LMSW, and practices out of Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also works with international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost 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 him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
20 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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