- Focus on values
- Practical coping skills
- Respectful listening
About Charlene
Charlene Mabins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and challenges to self-esteem. She works with clients navigating life changes and those feeling worn down by compassion fatigue. Charlene aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can begin to talk about what matters to them.
Charlene uses straightforward conversation to tailor a plan to each person’s needs. She listens for what’s working and what isn’t, then suggests steps that feel doable. Her approach draws on methods that focus on thoughts, emotions, and values to help people make real changes.
She has ten years of professional experience and holds an LCSW credential in Illinois. That background informs how she structures sessions and follows up between meetings. People often appreciate clear goals and practical practices they can try between visits.
Sessions address both immediate problems and longer-term patterns, such as attachment or avoidance issues, body image concerns, and caregiver stress. Charlene also supports people dealing with chronic illness, cancer-related stress, and the fallout from loss or abandonment.
The work aims to be collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort. Charlene encourages questions and checks in about progress so plans can shift as needed.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them. It helps when worry or avoidance keeps someone from living in ways that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to shift those patterns. It is helpful for anxiety, stress, and unhelpful thinking. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and naming emotions so people can respond differently to painful feelings and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in during a work break. Phone sessions can be useful when less bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire to find arrangements that fit your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and abandonment issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that blends talking and skill practice. The goal is to set clear, attainable steps and check progress together.
How much experience does she have?
She brings ten years of professional experience to her practice. That experience shapes how she plans sessions and follows up with clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois. The LCSW credential is presented as provided.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific rates when you begin the process.
How do I begin working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. That questionnaire helps match needs to the right therapist.