Michael Charnley, LPC, GA | Psychotherapist

About Michael Charnley

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Anxiety

Life Transition

Affirming Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Families

Treatment approaches

Adlerian

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michael Charnley

My name is Michael Charnley, and I am licensed in the state of Georgia, LPC010672. Over 26 years, I have become quite eclectic in the therapies I use, but mostly I want to meet the client where they are. I want the session to feel like a conversation between two acquaintances. My approach I am very eclectic after practicing for 26 years. I use a lot of DBT and CBT along with Motivational Interviewing and Person-Centered Therapy. However, if I do it right, the client will simply feel like they are having a conversation with an acquaintance and learning more about themselves. My focus Since I worked in various agencies when I started, I was able to experience a lot of different issues: depression, anxiety, anger management, self-esteem issues, and, since my clients were adolescents, family issues. This setting also allowed me the opportunity to work with physical, mental, and sexual abuse. I am also comfortable working with dual diagnosis issues attached to addiction and abuse. My communication style I want my clients to feel like they are having a conversation with an acquaintance in a safe, comfortable setting. My journey to therapy In 1991, I started volunteering with teens and enjoyed it so much I decided to become a teacher. Later, while reading the college catalog, I came across the section on Community and Agency Counseling. So at age 28, I went back to school full-time to earn my MEd in Community and Agency Counseling from Winthrop University. I get to share people's lives and hopefully help them make their paths smoother and straighter. What could be better than that? My goals for you I like to use SMART goals that are attainable and can be built upon. My first session with you There will be conversation and questions as you help me learn about you and understand the issues you seek to work on.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Georgia

Education and training

Winthrop University, MEd in Community and Agency Counseling

NPI number

1497310965

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What practice does Michael Charnley work with?

Michael Charnley works with Rula Health - Georgia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michael Charnley?

Michael Charnley frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Michael Charnley on their profile.