Charles Elliott, LCSW-C, LICSW

Charles Elliott is a licensed social worker practicing in Maryland. He holds LCSW-C and LICSW credentials and brings seven years of experience to his clinical work. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem.

He aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult feelings. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals rather than vague theory. He listens for what matters most and helps people find ways forward that fit their daily life.

Charles uses a mix of short-term and longer-term strategies tailored to the person in front of him. He often draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective and on cognitive behavioral tools that look at thoughts, feelings, and actions together. He also brings techniques from dialectical behavior therapy to help with emotional regulation when needed.

In sessions, he works on specific concerns such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and finding life purpose. He can help people understand patterns that keep them stuck and practice new ways of responding.

The process is collaborative: clients set goals, try out approaches between sessions, and review progress. People who want straightforward, practical support for relationship concerns and personal struggles may find his approach helpful.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s perspective first. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people name what matters to them. This approach is useful for people who want a respectful space to talk through feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by building concrete skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation and distress tolerance. It offers steps to manage intense emotions and improve communication. That can be helpful for people who struggle with overwhelming feelings and want steadier coping tools.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what fits the client’s needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process focused on practical progress.

If you’re considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins around work or family schedules. It can also let sessions focus on skills practice, communication work, or processing painful memories without changing the core therapeutic steps.