Therapist profile
Charesa Alphin, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and Parenting
Continue with CharesaAbout
- Parenting difficulties
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and EMDR
About Charesa
Charesa Alphin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of counseling experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, relationship strain, grief, ADHD, and mood disorders. Her work also covers concerns related to sexuality, LGBT issues, caregiver stress, and social or workplace problems.
Charesa uses a person-centered approach and aims to make it straightforward to talk about hard things. She listens for what matters most to each person and uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral methods to work on thinking and behavior patterns. She also integrates narrative techniques to help people reframe difficult stories and motivational interviewing to support change.
Her background includes training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral ideas. She has experience with autism-related concerns and with grief work, and she is completing additional grief and autism trainings. That experience shapes how she plans sessions and the steps she suggests.
Sessions are collaborative and focused on clear goals. Charesa often uses short, actionable steps between meetings so people can test what helps in daily life. She will work with each adult to find which methods fit their needs and priorities.
Charesa practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the platform.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Charesa draws on client-centered listening to start sessions by understanding what feels most urgent to the client. That approach focuses on the adult’s priorities and helps set clear session goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which often leads to small homework tasks to try between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing trauma memories and distressing experiences; when EMDR is used, sessions include structured steps and pacing tailored to the person’s comfort and readiness.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals, try methods together, and adjust based on what fits the client’s needs and preferences. The plan can change over time as progress and priorities become clearer.
The original biography does not specify session formats for online work, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Charesa aims to recommend approaches and session rhythms that fit into everyday life while focusing on practical steps the client can use between appointments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family and parenting concerns does she address?
She supports adults dealing with parenting difficulties, relationship strain at home, communication problems, and caregiver stress. She also helps with young adult issues and family-related grief.
How would she approach anxiety or depression?
She uses client-centered listening alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify thinking and behavior patterns. Sessions include practical steps to test different ways of coping between meetings.
What is her clinical experience?
She has ten years of counseling experience working with trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, autism-related concerns, and grief. That background informs how she plans care with adults.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas. Her practice is based in Texas and she conducts sessions in English.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform for exact pricing details.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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