Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Charles works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Charles
Charles Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience in South Carolina. He helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk about what worries them without feeling judged.
He focuses on practical, straightforward conversation. Sessions emphasize clear goals and manageable steps people can try between meetings. He also pays attention to issues that often come with high-pressure jobs, such as first responder concerns, and to symptoms like intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviors.
Background and approach
Charles works in a direct and respectful way. He listens first, then helps people identify patterns that make life harder. Together they test coping strategies and adjust them to fit daily routines.
Over two decades of practice have given him experience with a range of mood and stress-related problems. That background informs how he helps people manage intense emotions and reduce conflict that comes from anger or anxiety. Many clients find the practical focus helpful when symptoms feel overwhelming.
Charles encourages small changes that add up to better control over mood and behavior. He welcomes questions and supports people as they decide what to try next.
What Charles works with
Everything Charles lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Charles's practice.
Evidence-based techniques for online counseling
Charles uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life application. One approach emphasizes learning specific strategies to manage intense emotions and reduce angry reactions; it teaches breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes to lower reactivity. Another approach addresses intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors by helping people notice patterns, test beliefs, and develop alternative responses that reduce ritualized actions and distress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about current struggles, goals, and what feels workable day to day. Together they try methods, review results, and adjust plans so the approach fits the person's needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work, and messaging or live chat helps with shorter check-ins and tracking progress between meetings. These options help people keep therapy consistent around busy schedules and reduce travel time.
Questions people ask about Charles
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related concerns like obsessions, compulsions, paranoia, and first responder issues.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions are conversational and goal oriented to help people manage strong emotions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of professional experience providing counseling and support for mood and stress-related concerns.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in South Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.