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Charles Beard, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Charles is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Charles. View 46 reviews
Great news, Charles is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

Excellent therapist.

Reviewed November 2024

Charles is a good communicator, easy to connect with, is very calm and even keeled. I look forward to our sessions and trust his insights.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Charles

  • 3 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCPC

I am trained in Marriage and Family Therapy and have served as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for over 25 years. I have served in both public and private mental health agencies, primarily for those seeking help with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, addiction and domestic violence.

Any client who has the courage to seek counseling is someone worth celebrating. With gentleness and warmth, I try to focus on each of my client's strengths to help them in the area they desire to change. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy as appropriate. I will tailor my dialog and treatment plan to meet the client's concerns. Each client's faith and moral values are recognized as a foundation for their desired growth. I look forward to meeting you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Anger management Depression Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Bipolar disorder ADHD Blended family issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Forgiveness Men's issues Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Charles Beard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750499398.

  • LCPC · Illinois · 180.007424 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Charles Beard

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

46 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Recommend Easy Excellent Caring Listens Knowledgeable Supportive Calm

Excellent therapist.

Reviewed November 2024

Charles is a good communicator, easy to connect with, is very calm and even keeled. I look forward to our sessions and trust his insights.

Reviewed November 2024

Charles is amazing!

Reviewed November 2024

Very intuitive and understanding. Open to the way our discussions evolve.

Reviewed August 2024

Charles is the best!

Reviewed August 2024

Charles, is knowledgeable, flexible, and kind. I’ve enjoyed my time working with him immensely.

Reviewed July 2024

Charles makes it easy to communicate. Offers non judgmental help and good strategies which helped me right from the start. I look forward to our sessions and value his insights.

Reviewed June 2024

Charles is thoughtful, a good listener but can also change the topics to something more light hearted which is needed at times.

Reviewed May 2024

Charles was a fantastic listener who was very supportive and helpful. He made me feel comfortable for the first minute and his gentleness helped me feel like I could be open and honest.

Reviewed May 2024

Charlie is attentive, available and enjoys what he does. He listens, remembers and is engaging.

Reviewed April 2024

Charles has a lot of wisdom and has been very helpful to me. He is understanding of me and helps me with what I need to work on. Out of the people I have spoken too, he is at the top of the list for me for a therapist.

Reviewed February 2024

Charles has opened my eyes to therapy after I thought it wouldn’t help, and I actually look forward to our sessions

Reviewed February 2024

Charles is caring and listens, it has been my pleasure working with him.

Reviewed February 2024

Charles has been there done that and is still living life with abundance, wisdom, and God. He coaching has been helpful in my growth.

Reviewed November 2022

Charles is a certified professional. He is knowledgeable and kind. He is patient and speaks gracefully.

Reviewed November 2023

Charles is caring, patient and flexible. He is enjoyable and easy to speak with, and I have enjoyed my time with him.

Reviewed August 2023

Charles is direct and clear in communicating. He is easy going and easy to talk to about a variety of topics.

Reviewed June 2023

I recommend Charles as a therapist. I felt personal growth in the few months I had with him.

Reviewed April 2023

Charles is excellent. He listens, communicates well, and I’ve found him to be very helpful and flexible.

Reviewed April 2023

I appreciate Mr. Beard for his ability to listen, to make pertinent suggestions without being pushy, and to provide exercises that have real practical value. His help was inestimable. I am thankful to him.

Reviewed February 2023

I have been blessed through this very difficult year after losing my mother to have Charles to work with through my pain.

Reviewed February 2023

I’ve only had one session and I’m Not able to make a full and informed assessment from my limited experience

Reviewed January 2023

Charles has heloed me cope with relationship loss. He sees me as a person and not as a statistic and responds to my individual need and situation in moving forward.

Reviewed December 2022

From the first meeting, I knew Charles had the experience and empathy to listen and help me process my situation. I found myself feeling that his advice was wise and with the spiritual background that I had been looking for.

Reviewed December 2022

Easy to talk too.

Reviewed December 2022

Awesome, helping me threw a hard time in my life, glad I met with him. Branden

Reviewed December 2022

Charles is kind, supportive, helpful, and a pleasure to work with.

Reviewed November 2022

Charles has been an excellent therapist for me. He is a great listener and guided me to great resources and exercises to help me with my situation. Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2022

Always a great conversation. He is a wealth of information.

Reviewed November 2022

Charles applies challenges that can help you grow as a human. He offers tasks to assist you within your response to real world situations. Charles also is a great listener and if you are a Christian I highly recommend that you talk with Charles.

Reviewed November 2022

Great experience so far working with Charles. He is very patient, knowledgeable and non judgmental and offers lot of helpful advice and resources.

Reviewed November 2022

Great resource, great feedback and highly appreciated therapy sessions. Charles has a great listening ear and was the father-figure I always needed in my life!! I would like to sign up again with him when I have more time on my schedule because Im starting a new job come September and my children will be attending a new catholic school.

Reviewed August 2022

Charles Beard has been excellent. He calls every week on time and listens well, and it's a pleasure talking to him. I would recommend Charles to anyone looking for an extraordinary therapist.

Reviewed August 2022

I just appreciate his caring heart, his listening ear, and his guidance

Reviewed August 2022

Dr Charles Beard is an excellent counsellor and I would recommend him highly

Reviewed August 2022

Charles’ expertise and wisdom is something that can be taken note of almost immediately after one or two encounters. Charles’ gentle nature and calm demeanor come second nature to him. It is quite obvious that he has spent a lifetime honing and mastering his craft. I’ve often found myself hesitant to open up to other therapists, but he has a way of quickly breaking down barriers and peeling back the layers. During our sessions, I feel as if I’m speaking to a friend; a mentor that I’ve known most of my life. He is quick to relate and find common ground. I would highly recommend Charles to anyone needing help with finding purposeful direction and guidance as they walk through life.

Reviewed July 2022

Charles is caring, empathetic, and a good listener. I have thoroughly enjoyed our time.

Reviewed July 2022

I like to thank my therapist Mr. Charles Beard for love, care, and kind attention over the past few months he took time n patient to help me recovered my relationship issues. I'm so glad that I found his helpful counseling. I wanted to let him know I am recovering well. I'm indebted to him for his kind attention and support, and I will always be grateful for all the positive contribution he taught me in my life! May God Bless Charles. ❤️MJ

Reviewed July 2022

Charles has been a great a help through some very dark and difficult times in my life. I look forward to our sessions and feel I am making progress working through decades of hurt and life. I highly recommend Charles to anyone in need of help.

Reviewed June 2022

Very respectful

Reviewed May 2022

He is very friendly and helpful he understands and treats you like a person and not a number he doesn't try to rush through your issues or skip past your problems

Reviewed May 2022

Charles has been great. I would gladly sign up with him again if the time were to come.

Reviewed April 2022

My past experiences with therapy discouraged me from seeking it out again. Charles's deep expertise, and ability to listen and empathize make him the best therapist I've had by far. Every session is the one that I look forward to - I come out feeling better every time.

Reviewed April 2022

Charles is kind, supportive, and an excellent listener.

Reviewed April 2022

Very kind and sweet person. I am grateful for my experience so far!

Reviewed March 2022

I m confident after 2 therapy sessions with Charles . He noted that I have 3 weakness n I m learning to make changes: These are what I have learned: 1) I just need to be more assertive 2) I need to set boundaries 3) I need to learn to say no?”

Reviewed March 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Charles Beard offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Charles Beard works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Charles Beard speak?

Charles Beard speaks English.

How many years of experience does Charles Beard have?

Charles Beard has 3 years of experience.

Where is Charles Beard licensed to practice?

Charles Beard is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Charles Beard accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Charles Beard accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Charles Beard offer?

Charles Beard offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Charles Beard?

Charles Beard can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Charles Beard?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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