Charles Tyson, LICSW, LCSW

Charles Tyson brings a commitment to social justice and a steady focus on helping people create meaningful change in their lives. They invite clients to begin an inward journey where showing up for oneself becomes an act of healing rather than a retreat into numbing or disconnection. As a Black, non-binary practitioner, Charles draws on personal insight and professional training to inform a practice rooted in respect for identity and experience. They hold the credentials LICSW and LCSW - LICSW meaning Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW meaning Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which reflect advanced clinical training and licensure to provide therapy.

Since earning a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2013, Charles has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, mood dysregulation, depression, trauma, grief, substance use and LGBT-related issues. They offer individual, couples, and family therapy across the lifespan and address presenting concerns such as stress, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Clients have reported finding Charles innovative, caring, and nonjudgmental, and they note Charles is responsive, honest, and direct.

Charles tailors therapeutic work to each person’s needs and goals, blending approaches to support recovery, growth, and clearer self-understanding. They often use video sessions to deepen connection, and are also available by phone or text when that better suits a client. Charles understands how difficult it can be to find the right counselor and stands ready to walk alongside clients through this stage of life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Charles integrates several therapeutic approaches to meet different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients focus on values and meaningful action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop healthier bonds and emotional regulation, which is often helpful for relationship, family, and intimacy-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and a nonjudgmental stance, giving clients space to lead the process while the therapist offers support and reflection to build insight and self-acceptance.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Charles works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. The therapist adapts techniques over time as needs evolve rather than adhering to a single model.

Online therapy formats - including video sessions, phone calls, live chat, and text-based messaging - increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to engage from home or on the go and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care while fitting sessions into varied schedules, and Charles offers multiple modalities to accommodate different needs and circumstances.