Carla Charles, LICSW, WA | Psychotherapist

About Carla Charles

Focus areas

Coping Mechanism Development

Personality Disorder

Sleep Problems

Emotional Disturbance

Self Esteem Issues

Stress Management

Mood Disorders

Self-Harm / Injury

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Carla Charles

Hi there, I'm Carla! Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when life has been heavy for a while. Whether you're feeling anxious, stuck in depression, navigating past trauma, or struggling with substance use or relationship issues, you're not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out all by yourself. I work with individuals facing these challenges and more, offering a space where you can show up just as you are. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative, focused on helping you build real tools to create meaningful change in your life. My approach In our work together, I use a combination of evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps us identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, so you can feel more in control of your emotions and decisions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions, building healthier relationships, and staying grounded during moments of distress. I also integrate motivational interviewing to support change around habits like substance use, a strengths-based approach to help you recognize what’s already working, and psychodynamic techniques to explore how past experiences may be influencing your present. Together, we’ll use these tools to create a path toward clarity, healing, and lasting growth. My focus I specialize in working with young and middle-aged adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating the weight of depression, recovering from trauma, managing substance use, daily stressors, or facing major life transitions. Many of my clients are also working through challenges in their relationships, whether with partners, family, or themselves. I meet you where you are, offering a supportive space to explore what’s going on and helping you build the insight and tools needed to move forward with more clarity and confidence.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Stress Management

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Washington

Education and training

Our Lady of the Lake University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1790436020

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Carla Charles?

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What practice does Carla Charles work with?

Carla Charles works with Rula Health - Washington.

What are common reasons for patients to see Carla Charles?

Carla Charles frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Carla Charles on their profile.