Dara Charlton, LCSW

Dara Charlton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oregon with 20 years of clinical experience supporting adults through complex emotional and relational challenges. She focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, and issues related to identity and personal growth. Her work blends depth-oriented listening with practical strategies so clients can build stronger emotional resilience and clearer communication skills.

Dara offers a tailored, holistic approach that addresses a wide spectrum of life concerns, from workplace stress and parenting strains to trauma recovery and intimacy-related issues. She emphasizes thoughtful exploration of patterns and beliefs while fostering self-compassion and renewed agency. In sessions she creates a warm, nonjudgmental environment where reflection and skill building happen together.

Dara is particularly committed to guiding people through transitions and losses, helping them reconnect with strengths and envision meaningful change. As an Oregon LCSW, she combines clinical training with two decades of practice to support lasting, practical growth for individuals seeking deeper understanding and healthier relationships.

How Dara Charlton Brings Therapeutic Approaches to Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, empathic stance in which the therapist follows the client s lead and supports personal growth. This approach is useful for exploring identity, building self-compassion, and working through life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It provides practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, eating concerns, and stress by teaching skills to reframe thinking and change patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for people who struggle with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or recurring crises.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dara Charlton works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts methods to fit the individual. The therapist will combine listening and skill building so that the care feels both supportive and practical.

Online therapy with Dara is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to schedule sessions around work and family commitments, access care from different locations within the state, and use formats that match their communication style and day-to-day needs.