Therapist profile
Dr. Charity Rolfes, LCP
Dr. Charity Rolfes, LCP - Stress and Family concerns
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- Client-centered methods
- CBT and DBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Charity
Dr. Charity Rolfes is a Virginia LCP - a licensed clinical psychologist - with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges connected to sexual orientation and identity. Her practice also addresses eating concerns, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, and compassion fatigue.
She values the therapeutic relationship as the starting point. Sessions begin with respect and a steady, nonjudgmental stance so people can talk about what feels hard. She uses direct conversation and practical tools to help people manage emotions and get through difficult periods.
Her background includes a mix of psychotherapeutic approaches. That experience informs a flexible way of working that can include insight-focused conversation and skills-based techniques. She draws on client-centered methods to follow the person’s concerns and on cognitive behavioral work to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy elements are used to develop emotional regulation and present-moment awareness. Jungian ideas may appear when looking at personal meaning, dreams, and internal patterns. Sessions aim to combine understanding with steps people can try between meetings.
Dr. Rolfes has worked with a wide range of backgrounds and identities. She asks about each person’s context so therapy fits the problems they bring. To begin, she guides people through goals and practical next steps rather than offering quick fixes.
How sessions work
How Dr. Rolfes uses therapeutic approaches online
Dr. Rolfes combines client-centered conversation with specific skills-based work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change or understand about their situation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks big issues into manageable tasks and practical exercises to try between sessions, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns in relationships.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes tools for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Skills from DBT can help with anger, emotion regulation, and coping when life feels overwhelming.
Choosing an approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, then recommend strategies to try. That collaborative process can include shifting methods if something isn’t working.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce commuting, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people keep continuity in care while they tackle stress, family tensions, grief, or mood concerns.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting-related strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She starts from a respectful, nonjudgmental stance and combines conversational, insight-oriented work with practical skills like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a clinical psychologist with adults on a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Virginia LCP, which stands for Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and her practice is located in Virginia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your situation.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the system.
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