- Relationship support
- Grief and trauma
- Career transitions
About Charles
Charles Clendennen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 29 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are feeling stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health. He regularly sees concerns such as relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, career uncertainty, stress, anxiety, and addictions.
Charles approaches sessions as a collaborative process. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on talking through difficult decisions and emotions.
His work also addresses specific pressures like compassion fatigue, first responder issues, control struggles, and post-traumatic stress. He supports people dealing with hospice and end-of-life matters, forgiveness questions, and the search for life purpose. He includes attention to parenting and family concerns when individuals bring those topics into sessions.
Charles keeps his style straightforward and goal-focused. Conversations commonly include clarifying values, weighing options, and preparing for next steps. He encourages small experiments to test changes and reduce uncertainty.
People who choose him can expect a counselor who draws on many years of practice to help sort complex feelings. He conducts sessions in English and does not accept international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats offered.
Approaches and how online sessions can fit
Charles uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach helps people process traumatic memories in smaller, manageable steps so symptoms like anxiety or intrusive thoughts become easier to handle. Another approach focuses on skills for managing stress, building routines, and improving decision-making when work or relationships feel overwhelming. Each method aims to make daily tasks and relationships easier to navigate rather than promising a quick fix.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Charles will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. He usually begins with a clear plan and adjusts strategies based on what works in session and during real-life practice.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as those options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Some formats also let people avoid being on camera or use less bandwidth when needed. These practical benefits help people keep consistent contact with a licensed professional while working through life changes.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, career concerns, stress, anxiety, addictions, and related issues.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a collaborative, practical approach that looks for strengths and small steps to test change between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of professional experience as a counselor in clinical settings and private practice.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.