Charles Tyson, LICSW, LCSW

Charles Tyson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that affect mood and behavior. They help people managing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, parenting strain, and life transitions. Charles works with clients to notice unhelpful patterns and try small, practical changes that make daily life easier.

Charles brings a direct and caring style to sessions. They often use straightforward conversation to identify what is getting in the way and then try exercises that build new habits. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to match what each person needs that week.

With six years of clinical experience, Charles has supported people through trauma, substance recovery, bipolar management, ADHD concerns, compassion fatigue, and issues linked to family of origin and attachment. They also address challenges related to adoption and foster care, fertility and fatherhood questions, aging, and first responder stress.

Charles trained at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Master of Social Work. They describe themselves as attentive, honest, and nonjudgmental, and aim to be responsive to each client’s situation. Their background includes work in therapy, consulting, case management, training, and community outreach.

Sessions are conducted in English and take place in Pennsylvania. Charles asks prospective clients to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the scheduling process. The therapy approach is tailored to individual goals and everyday life needs.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when daily habits or avoidance are a problem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep or eating habits. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current interactions and can be helpful for intimacy, family of origin issues, and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Charles will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that seem to fit. Sessions are collaborative, and adjustments are made based on how a person responds over time.

Confirm the available session options before booking so you know what formats the therapist currently offers. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video, phone, or messaging in ways that match their energy and focus, and Charles will discuss what will work best for everyday life.