Charlene Atkinson, MS, LMHC

Charlene Atkinson, MS, LMHC

Psychotherapist
NY
4.93
“It went really well, will definitely be seeing her more. she just made sure i was comfortable with answering certain things and listened really well to what i was saying.”
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More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
93% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.93

Average wait time

4.92

Bedside manner

4.92
“It went really well, will definitely be seeing her more. she just made sure i was comfortable with answering certain things and listened really well to what i was saying.”
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“I immediately felt comfortable with Charlene and although it was only our first meeting I feel like wonderful things will come from our sessions. It's so refreshing to have a therapist that makes it easy, It's already hard enough to talk about the bothersome things.”
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About Charlene Atkinson

Focus areas

Anxiety Disorder
Relationship Struggles
Stress Management
Codependency
Self Esteem Issues
Depression
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Humanistic
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Charlene Atkinson

Charlene is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who became a therapist to provide empathetic and compassionate support to those navigating life's various struggles. She earned her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johnson and Wales University. Her approach to therapy centers around creating relationships with clients based on mutual respect, trust, understanding, and providing support as they become more aware and confident in who they truly are. She believes everyone's needs are different and always strives to understand her clients through the lens of their unique experiences. Charlene provides treatment to clients presenting with concerns including anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. She tailors treatment to her clients depending on what is best suited to their needs, using techniques from CBT, person-centered, psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused therapies. Whatever the presenting concern may be, her top priority is cultivating a genuine, open, and non-judgmental environment for growth.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Please note that our specialty is talk therapy. We DO NOT provide medication management or prescription refills. We DO NOT specialize in treatment for substance or alcohol use. Clients must be present in the state of New York at the time of the appointment. Minimum client age: Please note that Charlene works with clients who are at least 18 years old.

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Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Boundary Issues
Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Boundary Issues

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Johnson and Wales University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

NPI number

1588360283

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.93
Wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
4.92
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Charlene is very nice a great listener very caring can’t wait to start my sessions with her
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Charlene is a person! She is very understanding
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I found exactly what I needed !
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It went really well, will definitely be seeing her more. she just made sure i was comfortable with answering certain things and listened really well to what i was saying.
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I immediately felt comfortable with Charlene and although it was only our first meeting I feel like wonderful things will come from our sessions. It's so refreshing to have a therapist that makes it easy, It's already hard enough to talk about the bothersome things.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Charlene Atkinson?

Charlene Atkinson frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Charlene Atkinson on their profile.

What languages does Charlene Atkinson speak?

Charlene Atkinson speaks English.

How do patients rate Charlene Atkinson in reviews?

29 patients have reviewed Charlene Atkinson. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.93/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.92/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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