Charnelle Cook, LPC

Charnelle Cook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with seven years of experience in private practice. She completed undergraduate study at Virginia Commonwealth University and earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from George Washington University in 2016. As a strengths-based clinician, she emphasizes clients abilities and existing resources while also applying evidence-informed tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help shift unhelpful thinking patterns and support meaningful change.

Her approach is person-centered, promoting client autonomy and allowing individuals to guide the focus of their sessions. Charnelle helps people navigate a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, self-esteem, career challenges, and compassion fatigue, among others. She values collaboration and meets clients where they are while encouraging practical steps toward goals.

Charnelle aims to respond to messages sent during the day within a few hours and will reply to messages received after 6pm on Fridays on Monday morning. Clients may also book live sessions by viewing her schedule and selecting a time that fits. She recognizes that seeking counseling is a significant step and supports those taking that step toward growth and healing. She looks forward to working with new clients.

Approaches that guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respect for each person's perspective and supports clients in setting the agenda for their sessions; it is useful for individuals seeking an empathetic space to explore identity, relationships, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress; it can be effective for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and related mood concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can help reduce reactivity and support coping with stress, trauma symptoms, and emotional regulation challenges.

Determining the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Charnelle collaborates with clients to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to fit counseling into busy lives and to access licensed professionals from different locations when appropriate.