Charmaine Dees, LCSW
North Carolina · 18 years in practice
Charmaine Dees is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue.
License and registration
- LCSW, North Carolina
- C006785 · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1962795112 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Charmaine
Charmaine Dees is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. She also supports concerns around family issues, communication problems, and feelings of isolation. Charmaine brings 18 years of experience to her practice in North Carolina and aims to make the first step toward therapy feel manageable.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She listens first and works with each person to set clear, realistic goals.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize practical skills people can use between meetings to reduce distress and build confidence. Charmaine draws on several therapeutic methods to tailor care to individual needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and purpose, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
She has particular experience helping caregivers, people facing midlife or later-life changes, and those dealing with guilt or the need for forgiveness. Parents managing fatherhood issues and young adults navigating transitions also find focused support in her work. Sessions are offered in English and Charmaine is available to work with international clients.
She offers a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through hard things and learn tools for change.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Charmaine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Charmaine names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a meaningful life. It supports those feeling stuck by teaching ways to notice thoughts without getting consumed by them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the pace and topics of work.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they will try methods that match current needs and adjust the plan as progress or new concerns arise.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face without traveling. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or be used when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or choose a lower-key way to communicate. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and travel.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, family and communication problems, and related issues such as isolation and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is listening-focused and practical. She works collaboratively to set goals and teaches skills you can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and brings 18 years of professional experience supporting people with mood and life-transition concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LCSW in North Carolina and practices with that regional focus.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do costs and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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