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Charles Foxwell

Charles Foxwell, LCSW

California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and stress work

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in California
LCSW, licence 60630
NPI
1184857773
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
California

These details come from information Charles supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBT concerns
  • Addictions and mood

About Charles

Charles Foxwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with four years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, and depression. He also addresses addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and anger issues, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

Charles focuses on practical, clear work in sessions. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations are aimed at identifying small changes that make daily life easier. He avoids jargon and uses simple, direct language so people can act on what they learn between visits.

In sessions he helps people sort through complicated feelings and decisions. He pays attention to attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and the emotional side of fertility and gender issues. He also addresses money and work-related pressures that affect mood and relationships.

Charles uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps goals concrete. That can mean practicing new ways to handle anxiety, looking at patterns that feed addiction, or making plans to manage mood swings. He helps clients break big problems into manageable steps and checks progress together.

People who choose him can expect straightforward guidance focused on everyday functioning. He offers care in English and is licensed in California as an LCSW. If someone wants to begin, they can follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.

BHow sessions work

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Charles uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common concerns. Cognitive-behavioral style work focuses on how thoughts and behaviors interact, helping people change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood. Brief practical exercises and between-session tasks are often used to test small changes in daily life.

He also draws on approaches that look at patterns in close relationships and attachment. This helps clarify why certain reactions repeat and offers concrete alternatives for relating and coping. For issues like addiction or grief, sessions mix practical planning with emotion-focused strategies to manage urges and overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review goals and preferences and suggest methods that match the client's needs. Together they monitor what works and adjust techniques over time rather than assuming a single method will fit every person.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualityWorkplace issues

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with?

Charles works with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related issues, depression, addictions, trauma and related concerns listed on his profile.

What is his approach in sessions?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical, goal-focused conversations to help people manage everyday problems.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years of professional work experience in clinical practice.

Is he licensed and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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 a first session.

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