Charles McBride (he/him), LPC

Charles McBride is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, and ADHD. He also supports issues around sexuality, LGBT matters, and career or money stress.

He has worked in residential substance abuse treatment and in outpatient employee and family assistance settings. That background gave him experience with both addiction and everyday mental health struggles. He has also supported first responders who experienced trauma.

Charles keeps sessions warm and direct, with a little humor when appropriate. He treats people with respect and believes clients are the experts on their own lives. Therapy is framed as practical work to change thoughts and behaviors that aren’t helping anymore.

His approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered methods, rational-emotive ideas, and EMDR when trauma work is needed. Treatment plans are tailored to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all script. Goals and techniques are chosen together.

Sessions focus on finding clear, workable steps that fit daily life. Charles aims to help people make mental shifts that support lasting behavior change. He looks for solutions that fit the client’s values and routines.

Approaches that fit online sessions

Charles often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. He also uses client-centered therapy that emphasizes listening, empathy, and working from the client’s goals. When trauma is a focus, elements of EMDR may be included to help process traumatic memories.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, then try techniques together to see what helps. Plans are adjusted as progress and needs become clearer.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let you use visual cues for skill practice, while phone meetings can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, between-session support, or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, or travel.