- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Narrative therapy
About Charlene
Charlene Black is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family tensions, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. Charlene also addresses depression, relationship challenges, grief, anger, and issues around self-esteem and career changes.
Her approach treats clients as the experts on their own lives. She listens for strengths and patterns people already use. Sessions are practical and direct. Charlene helps people name problems, try small changes, and notice what works.
She uses several therapy methods to match what each person needs. Techniques include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation, and Narrative Therapy to reframe personal stories. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused work when useful.
Charlene often helps people sorting blended family issues, attachment concerns, or communication problems that come up when households merge. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, substance concerns, domestic violence histories, or first responder stress.
Sessions move at a steady, goal-oriented pace. Charlene checks in about what clients want to work on and adjusts methods over time. People leave sessions with clear steps to try between meetings. To begin, she asks for a short intake so she and the client can set goals and plan next steps.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Charlene commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling difficult interactions.She also uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That approach can be useful for people wrestling with identity, relationship roles, or the changes that come with blended households. The goal is to find different ways of talking about problems so new options become visible.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. The plan can shift as needs change and as progress becomes clear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, whether to schedule a shorter check-in on a break, avoid travel time, or use a session type that does not require video. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and narrative techniques to an online setting so clients can practice skills between meetings and track changes over time.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, relationship problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, and related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens for strengths, suggests concrete steps, and adapts methods to fit each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices under that credential in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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