Charlene Mabins

Charlene Mabins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She works with people navigating life changes and those feeling drained by caregiving or compassion fatigue. Charlene speaks in straightforward terms and aims to make the first step feel manageable. Charlene uses Trauma-Focused Therapy along with practical, hands-on approaches to help people move forward. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and build meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools are used when helpful to address unhelpful thoughts and strengthen emotion regulation skills. Her background includes ten years of professional experience and licensure as an LCSW in Illinois. She keeps the session focused on your priorities and adapts methods to what works for you in daily life. Charlene listens for patterns tied to attachment, abandonment, or codependency and then helps people try small, doable changes. Sessions often center on clear goals, skill practice between meetings, and checking what helps in real situations. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns, or challenges tied to aging. Charlene aims to create an atmosphere of respect and compassion. She encourages straightforward conversation and practical steps so people can start feeling less stuck and more able to cope.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding how past distress affects current life and relationships. It helps people notice triggers, reduce overwhelm, and practice new ways of coping in everyday situations. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed actions toward those values. It emphasizes being present with difficult feelings while choosing steps that match personal goals. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard, and works at the client’s pace to build trust and direction. Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress and challenges become clearer. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing appointments from routines that already work for you. If you need shorter check-ins, prefer not to use video, or want to schedule around work or caregiving, discuss those preferences when you book. Confirm the current session options before scheduling so you know what formats are offered and can pick what suits your schedule.