Charolette Riale, LCSW

Charolette Riale is a licensed clinical social worker based in Indiana. She helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, and life changes. She also supports those facing addiction, trauma, and low self-esteem. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and straightforward support.

Charolette draws on 16 years of experience to shape practical, personalized plans. She listens first, then helps clients set clear goals and small steps toward them. Sessions focus on skills that can be used between meetings, including coping strategies and ways to change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Her work commonly uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify and shift thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. She also uses client-centered conversations to understand what matters most to each person, and motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change. Trauma-focused techniques help when past events are creating ongoing distress.

People can expect a collaborative process where the therapist and client decide what to try next. The plan is adjusted over time to match progress and changing needs. Charollette emphasizes practical tools that fit day-to-day life.

She tailors conversations and interventions to each person's situation. Sessions aim to build confidence, reduce overwhelm, and support real change. Taking a first step can feel hard, and she offers steady guidance along the way.

How online approaches and goals come together

Charolette often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or substance use. CBT focuses on practical exercises and steps you can practice between sessions to reduce symptoms and build new habits.

She also uses client-centered therapy to create space for people to express what matters most to them. This approach emphasizes listening and tailoring the conversation so goals reflect personal values. Motivational interviewing is used when someone feels unsure about change; it helps clarify reasons for change and strengthens motivation in a respectful way.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. Charolette will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the approach as progress is made. That collaborative decision-making helps keep therapy relevant and focused on real-life outcomes.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversation and visual cues, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows brief check-ins, and messaging can suit people who prefer short, flexible communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life while keeping continuity of care.