Charles Wickham, LMSW
Therapist blending story work and practical skills
Details
| Name | Charles Wickham |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMSW |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Charles
Charles Wickham is a licensed master social worker with 25 years of clinical experience in Michigan. He draws on long-term work in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health, independent practice, and a state facility to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. He aims to meet each person where they are and support practical steps toward change.
He views each person as the expert on their own story and uses Narrative Therapy to help examine how life events and beliefs shape everyday choices.
Background and approach
Charles also uses client-centered methods to build a respectful, collaborative relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools come into play when people want concrete ways to shift thoughts and behaviors. His background includes five years in inpatient psychiatric settings, five years in community mental health, five years in independent practice, and ten years at a state facility.
That range of settings informs how he adapts to different needs and challenges. He brings experience helping people with grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and career transitions. Sessions focus on clear problem-solving, story work, and skill-building.
Charles emphasizes small, manageable steps and looks for strengths people can use right away. He supports clients through life changes like divorce, caregiving stress, and midlife transitions. Charles offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
He works in English and practices in Michigan as an LMSW.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Charles works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Charles among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Charles among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Charles among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Charles among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Charles among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Charles among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Charles directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Charles directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Charles combines Narrative Therapy with client-centered work and CBT in online sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps reframe those stories to reduce shame and blame. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a respectful relationship so people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and habits when someone wants direct tools for anxiety, depression, or impulsivity.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide whether to focus more on story work, skills training, or a mix of both and adjust that plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face when that helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to fit therapy into busy days and to stay connected between sessions. These options give flexibility and practical ways to keep therapy consistent.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, career issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other challenges.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and conversational. Narrative Therapy, client-centered work, and CBT techniques are used to reframe stories and build practical skills.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of experience including five years in psychiatric hospitals, five years in community mental health, five years in independent practice, and ten years at a state facility.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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