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Charles McBride (he/him), LPC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationOregon
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Charles

Charles McBride is an Oregon-licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He has worked in residential substance abuse treatment and in outpatient employee and family assistance settings, giving him a broad base of clinical exposure that includes work with people dealing with substance use, sexuality questions, and first responders who have experienced traumatic events.

His manner at sessions blends warmth, support, and a touch of humor, with a clear respect for each person’s lived experience. He approaches therapy from the standpoint that clients are experts in their own lives and that lasting change requires shifting thought patterns alongside behavioral work.

Treatment plans are individualized and built collaboratively to address current obstacles and goals. Charles draws on client-centered principles alongside cognitive-behavioral and trauma-informed techniques to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

He welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and aims to create a respectful environment where practical strategies and thoughtful reflection work together to promote meaningful, sustainable progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Charles uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client's perspective guides the work; this approach helps people clarify values, build self-understanding, and set personally meaningful goals. He also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and adjust unhelpful thought patterns and to teach practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and difficulties with attention or sleep. When trauma is a focus, elements of EMDR can be included to address distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailor a plan that may combine methods over time. Clients are invited to provide feedback so the approach can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, support continuity of care across locations, and allow people to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working on practical strategies and insight-driven change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?
Sessions are warm and supportive with a bit of humor, emphasizing respect and collaboration. His practice blends client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused elements to help reshape thinking and behavior.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 15 years of experience, including roles in residential substance abuse treatment and outpatient employee and family assistance programs, and has worked with clients facing substance use issues and first responders affected by trauma.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a licensed professional counselor with the credential OR LPC C5576 and practices from Oregon.
Does he provide services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
He offers a range of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started with this therapist?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSex addictionSexualityYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English

What Charles can help with

Charles McBride (he/him) works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Charles works with clients with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns.

How Charles approaches therapy

Charles's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Charles is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Oregon, with 15 years of clinical experience.