Charles is an excellent therapist. I was someone who always avoided therapy, but he creates a space that feels comfortable and productive. Our sessions are truly worthwhile, and I’ve experienced significant emotional growth through our work together.
Charles Allen, LPC
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 11 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Georgia
Recent reviews
Dr. Allen is beyond amazing. He's gentle with my emotions, and most importantly, he listens to me.
More about Charles
- 25 years' experience
- Male
- LPC
Thank you for stopping by and taking time to learn a little more about me!
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who is in private practice in Georgia. After spending 40 years in church music ministry, I resigned from full-time ministry and returned to college to earn my master's degree in Psychology. After graduating from Argosy University in 1995, I worked in Public Mental Health for 15 years, and in 2010 left that venue and opened my solo private practice where I continue to work today.
My primary area of interest is working with couples who plan to be married, or with couples who need help restoring their marriage to a healthy status. I am a Level 3 Gottman Therapist. I believe in traditional marriage. I am blessed to have been married to my wife since 1965. We know what it's like to have marriage problems and to work through those problems. I believe there is no problem so great that it cannot be conquered if there is just a little bit of "one more try" left in both of you. I am also a Court Approved Counselor who works with individuals who have been court ordered for anger management counseling. I also work with individuals who are not court mandated but who want to work on their anger issues.
I look forward to speaking with you about your specific needs.
Specialties
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Stress
Anxiety
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Infidelity
Men's issues
Post-traumatic stress
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Charles Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548908205.
- LPC · Georgia · LPC002907 · Expires September 2026
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 Allen
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Charles is an excellent therapist. I was someone who always avoided therapy, but he creates a space that feels comfortable and productive. Our sessions are truly worthwhile, and I’ve experienced significant emotional growth through our work together.
Dr. Allen is beyond amazing. He's gentle with my emotions, and most importantly, he listens to me.
Charles is freaking awesome! Period.
fantastic support, and always so patient and understanding, had been helping em to navigate so many storms throughout the year. It had been very resourceful to learn from Charles a lot of skill set that I didn't know I even have.
Charles is the best counselor ever, i highly recommend him to anyone in need of counseling.
Charles had been helping me through my life struggles for a long time now. I feel like not only I am getting professional guidance, I am gaining a friend. So grateful for having Charles aiding me through these journeys.
Charles had been my sounding board from day 1, source of courage and peace. Thank you Charles for his support, I am gradually becoming the person locked deep inside.
I'm very happy with Charles in all respects.
I am very happy with Charle's advise, he is always here to offer insights in my ruminating thoughts. And Charles is always there to accommodate my schedule. He had been a light in the dark for me, during a very hard time.
I’ve had two sessions with Charles. He is a good listener and seems to care. My main concern is I feel I need some guidance from him. I need more than listening. Hope that will come more in future sessions
Charles has indeed been the professional clinician, wise and gentle councillor and the mentor figure that I believe I've been missing for so many years. Underscored with sound Christian principles makes me leave our sessions thoroughly thought provoked and enlightened that I have no choice but to go away to think and research. And I'm just getting started Thank you Charles
Frequently asked questions
Does Charles Allen offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Charles Allen 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 Allen speak?
Charles Allen speaks English.
How many years of experience does Charles Allen have?
Charles Allen has 25 years of experience.
Where is Charles Allen licensed to practice?
Charles Allen is licensed to practice in Georgia.
Does Charles Allen accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Charles Allen does not accept 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 Allen offer?
Charles Allen offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Charles Allen?
Charles Allen 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 Allen?
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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.