Therapist profile
Charles Wood, LPC
Michigan
Licensed counselor - Relationships and life transitions
Continue with CharlesWhere Charles stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Michigan / 6401003122
- NPI
- 1225143530
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Communication problems
About Charles
Charles Wood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 40 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and difficult relationship patterns. He also works with people coping with major life changes and decisions.
Wood uses a faith-informed style that respects personal values while addressing practical problems. In sessions he talks through communication difficulties, people-pleasing and codependency patterns, workplace stress, and struggles with commitment or control. He also supports those dealing with aging, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and fatherhood issues.
He often helps people untangle recurring behaviors that leave them feeling drained or overwhelmed. That can include addressing dependent or avoidant personality patterns, jealousy, and issues tied to substance use and family conflict. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable changes clients can try between meetings.
Over his career he has worked with adults across many life stages, including those navigating midlife transitions and young adult challenges. His background includes grief work, purpose exploration, and support for people facing panic or social anxiety.
Clients should expect practical conversation and planning rather than abstract theory. To begin, people are invited to consider how their daily routines and relationships are affected and bring one or two goals to the first appointment.
How sessions work
How Charles uses practical therapies in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques here refer to approaches that focus on thinking patterns and behavior change. One common method helps people identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding in real situations. This is useful for anxiety, panic, and negative self-talk. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns. It looks at how people react in close relationships and practices clearer ways to say no, set limits, and ask for needs to be met. That work can be helpful for people who frequently put others first or struggle with jealousy and control issues. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to see which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Together they will try methods and adjust them based on what helps most in day-to-day life. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around a busy schedule and shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Many people find remote sessions let them focus on skills they can practice between meetings without adding travel time.Areas of focus
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship dynamics, and coping with life changes including codependency-related patterns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, faith-informed approach focused on clear conversation and problem solving rather than abstract theory.
How long has he been practicing?
He has worked in the field for 40 years and brings that experience to common life-stage and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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