What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.78
Average wait time
4.61
Bedside manner
4.78
“I've seen countless therapists on/off for years with some results, but never really felt hopeful or settled into my own life. I could never really express what the problem(s) were/are because I had been masking and just doing the best I could. As Charlotte says "You don't know what you don't know." I didn't know and couldn't quite get there with other providers. I appreciate her straightforward approach and through just a couple of sessions, we've made a plan, and I've felt tremendous results. She's really down to earth and funny as well. I highly recommend her and am forever grateful. ”
ELLess than 1 month ago
“Dr Szabo has been helping me taper off a Benzo for the last few years and has been instrumental in applying her knowledge and wisdom to help me achieve this goal of being off of this medication. Highly recommend!! ”
BJLess than 1 month ago
About Charlotte Szabo
Focus areas
Anxiety
Insomnia
Bipolar Disorder
Mood Disorders
Depression
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) / Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English, Hungarian
Getting to know Charlotte Szabo
Hello! I’m Charlotte, a doctorate level, board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. When medication is a part of your overall plan to manage and improve your mental health, I’m your person.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of patients, from those who have trouble dealing with stress to the most serious and challenging combinations of psychiatric disorders. My extensive work experience includes hospital settings, serving as the Psychiatry Lead at the University of Minnesota’s Community Health Care Center (CUHCC), and various outpatient clinical practices with a wide scope of patients from different ages, political, religious, ethnic, sexual, and socio-economic backgrounds. As a registered health care practitioner in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Registry, I also register patients who might benefit from medical marijuana after having had unsuccessful trials with traditional psychotropic medications. As a side note, I speak 4 languages (Hungarian, Italian, Spanish, and English) fluently and enjoy so much connecting on a linguistic level with my patients – other than English – when possible.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I believe that trust is the glue that holds all relationships together, and trust is based on integrity. Because of that I work best with patients who genuinely want to get better and are willing to put in the hard work to better their lives. I invest a lot of effort, thought, and knowledge into each one of my patients and get the best results when there is an investment from you as well. My patients often say that they feel that I sincerely care about them, and they’re right – because I treat each person who comes to me looking for help in their lives as if they were part of my family. If you’re willing to take the courageous step and reach out for help with your mental health, then I will be there on the other end helping you improve your quality of life.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
In order to help you achieve your best self, we will approach your mental health struggles through a non-judgmental perspective, utilizing a combination of therapeutic approaches – I routinely apply Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), pairing these therapies with a carefully selected medication regimen.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $450 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $250 for 30 minutes
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Minnesota, Doctor of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
- University of California San Francisco Parnassus Campus (Master's)
- Samuel Merritt University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1346529922
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.78
Wait time
4.61
Bedside manner
4.78
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Charlotte we went through my challenges rather extensively. I told her that I had a neuropsych eval done months prior due to some health concerns. I sent the results prior to our next visit. From the start, she started blatantly talking down to me. She started off by asking me in a very condescending way what was she supposed to do with the results because the testing wasn’t completely finished. I advised her of this on our initial visit and why. I have a hard time with comprehension, so while continuing to almost interrogate me about the testing asking what she supposed to even do with it, I advised her that I was confused. Her reply was “it’s not confusing Brett“ that was offensive and embarrassing. I left feeling belittled, stupid and completely brushed off. In the end, the biggest struggle for me, which was talked about in depth in the initial apt she said “well I don’t know anything about that disorder and it’s too complex for me.” She then proceeded to basically hang up.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
I've seen countless therapists on/off for years with some results, but never really felt hopeful or settled into my own life. I could never really express what the problem(s) were/are because I had been masking and just doing the best I could. As Charlotte says "You don't know what you don't know." I didn't know and couldn't quite get there with other providers. I appreciate her straightforward approach and through just a couple of sessions, we've made a plan, and I've felt tremendous results. She's really down to earth and funny as well. I highly recommend her and am forever grateful.
Less than 1 month agoEL
Dr Szabo has been helping me taper off a Benzo for the last few years and has been instrumental in applying her knowledge and wisdom to help me achieve this goal of being off of this medication. Highly recommend!!
Less than 1 month agoBJ
Dr. Charlotte has helped me more than I can express. She truly listens and cares about my overall health. I don't feel like part of an assembly line- she spends dedicated time with her patients.
Less than 1 month agoHL
I feel incredibly fortunate to have found such a compassionate, thoughtful, and knowledgeable provider. I have a tremendous amount of respect for her and always feel genuinely heard and cared for during our appointments.
One of the things I appreciate most is her collaborative approach to treatment. She takes the time to explain the potential benefits and drawbacks of different medications and options, answers my questions, and gives me the information I need to make an educated decision about my own care. I never feel pressured or rushed.
She is kind, approachable, and genuinely invested in her patients. I trust her tremendously and cannot recommend her highly enough.
Less than 1 month agoAC
Charlotte has been providing care for my family for several years now. She has always been compassionate, thoughtful, and resourceful throughout the process of diagnosis and treatment. I am so grateful for how much she has helped my family.
Less than 1 month agoTW
I've been seeing Charlotte Szabo for a few years now and even though it's entirely online, have established the best doctor/patient relationship for my psychiatric needs and meds. Charlotte is very approachable, compassionate and excellent at establishing trust. She really knows medications and the best one for each specific situation. I have changed my meds for sleep and for mild anxiety/depression with her help without any side effects or issues. We check in frequently, every 4-8 weeks and she spends more time with me than other prescribing doctors, usually 30-40 minutes which I really appreciate. I highly recommend Charlotte Szabo!
Less than 1 month agoSB
In my experience, every appointment with Charlotte has felt intentional and productive. She takes the time to understand what I’m experiencing and helps identify what will actually be the most helpful. I appreciate that she considers small but important things, like sleep and other habits that could be affecting our mental health, before jumping to medication to address everything.
Charlotte is knowledgeable, supportive, and straightforward, and she gives honest and doable recommendations. If you’re willing to do your part, Charlotte will be there to support you and help you make the progress you want.
Less than 1 month agoRR
I've worked with Dr. Szabo for nearly a decade now. She's been there for me through clinical depressions, hypomanic episodes, crippling anxiety, and extreme mixed moods. Over the first many years, I could rely on her to lead me through the treatment I needed. As I stabilized, she began to nudge me toward taking a greater role in my care through bibliotherapy and renewing social connections I hadn't been able to maintain before. My illness has changed dramatically over the last year, and she's been on the ready, just in case, but more importantly, she's been enthusiastic about what's becoming my new normal (whatever normal means ??).
I've already recommended her to people struggling with illness and to those who need help coping with significant challenges and changes, and I'll continue to do so.
Less than 1 month agoJP
I see Dr. C online, where the online platform is reliable and user-friendly. She is full of energy, listens, is informative, and sends in Rx right away. I learn something new every time I talk with her.
Less than 1 month agoRI
Dr. Szabo is one of my favorite humans! She has been so helpful, supportive, patient , and personable. It shows that she truly cares about her patients.
Less than 1 month agoEL
Charlotte is a fantastic coach and encourager! Working with Charlotte has given me the tools I need to find balance and peace in my life. She leads with gentle but firm guidance from a holistic perspective, and places a high value on sleep and nutrition, as well as thoughtful boundaries and making choices that honor my whole self. I am confident that we have dialed in the right medication to support me as I grow in supporting myself. I am grateful to Charlotte for being a provider that really sees me as a whole woman, and I eagerly refer my family and friends to her.
Less than 1 month agoTV
Charlotte Szabo has always left me feeling like I'm heard and that my care is based on more than just addressing current symptoms. Charlotte's person-centered, whole-person approach has been more beneficial to me than any prior medication management pofessional I have encountered in my seasoned lifetime.
Less than 1 month agoKW
Charlotte is personable, caring, and a kind listener. She takes in all that I share and looks at my symptoms contextually identifying any medical conditions to be addressed that may be influencing the symptoms as well as primarily stressors I am experiencing - really anything that and everything that is influencing, creating symptoms. She knows how to prioritize what to focus on treating first with complex presentations. Best practitioner for psychiatry that I have worked with.
Less than 1 month agoJM
Dr Szabo is exceptional! She pays very close to details and gives me the best care. I would highly recommend her to anyone! I feel lucky to have her as my Psychiatrist!
Less than 1 month agoPW
I cannot see enough good things about Dr Szabo. She came highly recommended to me from our church group who is highly discriminating.
We got in to see her right away. She was data driven, and persistent at getting to the underline root cause. before prescribing medication. She proposed to step-by-step approach and was very collaborative and gathering information that would help the situation.
I am so grateful we found her and will continue to use her with our son.
Less than 1 month agoLA
Charlotte is amazing and made me feel comfortable from the start. Still with her years later( 3 yrs) . She really listens to you and and works with you to make things better!
Less than 1 month agoJM
I have always been very open to self help and "putting in the work" to be my best self but during a period that I would describe as "the worst season of my life" in numerous aspects, I needed "more" than what I had been receiving and I was fortunate enough to have a great friend recommend her to me. From my first appointment I knew she was the right fit for me. I do not want someone to tell me what I want to hear, I want someone that is going to tell me what I need to hear and do to accomplish my best self even if that means being straight to the point and disagreeing yet still incredibly passionate and kind-she is all of the above. For the first time in my life after years of struggling with anxiety, she has also found a medication for me that doesn't leave me numb but it helps me balance and regulate things I was unable to do on my own and with a much clearer mind. Because of her help, I am navigating things I would not know how to without being under her care.
Less than 3 months agoVK
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What practice does Charlotte Szabo work with?
Charlotte Szabo works with Szabo Mental Health & Wellness.
What are common reasons for patients to see Charlotte Szabo?
Charlotte Szabo frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Sleep Problems, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Charlotte Szabo on their profile.
What languages does Charlotte Szabo speak?
Charlotte Szabo speaks English, Spanish, Italian, and Hungarian.
How do patients rate Charlotte Szabo in reviews?
18 patients have reviewed Charlotte Szabo. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.78/5. They have a 4.78/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.61/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.