Gesina Charles

Gesina Charles is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges with motivation. She works with people coping with life changes and those dealing with addictions or grief. She aims to offer a respectful and compassionate space for each person who reaches out.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens first and adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. Sessions emphasize real skills and steps you can use between meetings. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in front of her.

Gesina also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that can change behavior. Dialectical behavior therapy tools and mindfulness practices are added when people need strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and staying present. Motivational interviewing is used to strengthen commitment to change when readiness feels mixed.

She has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns, including communication problems, emptiness, isolation and social anxiety. There is attention to post-traumatic stress and building self-love alongside everyday coping skills. Women’s issues are listed among her focus areas, and she addresses those concerns within the context of each person’s life.

Sessions are conducted in English and Haitian Creole. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How Gesina’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what matters most, and helps shape goals that feel relevant and realistic. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings and choices.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches small experiments and practical skills to test thoughts and change unhelpful behavior. This method often helps with anxiety, low mood, and problems with motivation.

Dialectical behavior therapy, called DBT, offers tools for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress. It includes skills for mindfulness, emotion regulation, and clearer communication when feelings run high.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful.

Session format options are not detailed in the biography, so confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days, whether someone needs shorter check-ins, wants to avoid travel time, or prefers not to be on camera at times. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to how someone lives their daily life.