Charles Spivey, LPC
A practical counselor for managing strong emotions
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Charles works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Charles
Charles Spivey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 20 years of experience. He focuses on relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and related issues. He speaks English and works with adults who want practical ways to feel better and get unstuck.
He uses straightforward conversation to help people name their patterns and make small changes that add up. Sessions are calm and nonjudgmental so people can talk about difficult feelings without feeling blamed.
Background and approach
The emphasis is on clear steps and real-life strategies rather than long explanations. Over two decades of practice have given him experience across mood and behavior challenges including obsessive thoughts, compulsions, and seasonal affective disorder. That background helps him recognize common traps and offer methods that address day-to-day struggles.
He combines structured tools with short-term goal setting to keep progress moving. Charles draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and on Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete, achievable goals. Together these approaches aim to reduce symptoms and improve functioning in everyday life.
To begin, a person completes a short questionnaire and schedules appointments that match their routine. Sessions are offered in several online formats to fit different schedules and needs.
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.
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches Charles lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Charles uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anger, depression, or anxiety. CBT breaks problems into manageable pieces and focuses on practical exercises that can be used between sessions.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on identifying small, achievable steps toward clear goals. This approach is useful when someone wants quick, concrete changes and a simple plan to try at home.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss symptoms, needs, and personal preferences and then recommend a path forward. Together they will adjust methods over time to find what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversation and visual cues, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat lets someone check in quickly, and messaging helps with brief updates or ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy days and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Charles
What concerns does this therapist address?
He focuses on relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and related problems such as obsessions and compulsions and seasonal affective disorder.
What is his approach in therapy?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize practical steps, changing unhelpful thoughts, and setting concrete goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience helping people with mood and behavior challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.