Therapist profile
Charles Wickham, LMSW
LMSW focused on stress and family concerns
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- Client-centered
- CBT techniques
- Motivational work
About Charles
Charles Wickham is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with 25 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and complications from trauma and grief.
He spent five years in psychiatric hospital settings, five years in community mental health, ten years at a state facility, and five years in private practice. That mix of settings shaped how he talks with people about real-life problems. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and what steps make sense next.
Charles uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, narrative approaches, and psychodynamic perspective. He listens for strengths and past wins, then helps people test small changes that can reduce anxiety or improve mood. He also helps people sort through difficult feelings after loss or change.
When someone is stuck around motivation, substance use, or changing repetitive patterns, he will work on practical strategies and clearer thinking. If a person needs to tell their story differently, narrative tools are used to spot new options. He pays attention to how past relationships affect current behavior and feelings.
People who come for help with caregiving stress, chronic illness, anger, or midlife questions get straightforward, steady support. Charles encourages short, doable steps and reflects what he notices, so clients can try changes between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Charles combines client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques in a straightforward way. Client-centered work means sessions focus on the person's priorities and lived experience, helping them name what matters most. Cognitive behavioral ideas help identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression.He also uses motivational interviewing when someone struggles with change. That approach helps people explore ambivalence and find their own reasons to move forward. These methods can be used together so the practical steps match the person's goals and readiness.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan together based on what helps. This collaborative process aims to fit the work into the client's daily life.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into work or caregiving commitments.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices client-centered methods combined with cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, narrative and psychodynamic approaches to address thoughts, behavior, and personal stories.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience across psychiatric hospitals, community mental health, private practice, and a state facility.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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