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Charlene Black, LMFT

California LMFT helping families and individuals heal
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Family and parenting help
  • Trauma and abuse care

About Charlene Black

Charlene Black is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with nine years of professional experience. She supports individuals and families navigating stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. Charlene approaches each person as the expert of their own story, drawing on clients' existing strengths to help them move through difficulties and toward change.

She recognizes that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and she aims to create a collaborative atmosphere that encourages growth and resilience. Charlene focuses on empowering clients to identify practical steps, build on what already works, and develop new skills for handling life stressors. Her work is centered on partnership and respect, helping people make meaningful shifts at a pace that fits their needs.

Whether someone is facing relationship strain, difficult transitions, or the long-term impacts of past wounds, Charlene offers steady support and practical guidance. Her goal is to help clients feel more capable, understood, and clear about the next steps in their journey toward improved well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Charlene Black have?

Charlene Black has nine years of professional experience.

Is Charlene Black a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 105056.

In which languages does Charlene Black provide therapy?

Charlene provides therapy in English.

Where is Charlene Black located?

Charlene is located in California.

How can I work with Charlene Black as my therapist?

You can work with Charlene through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Charlene Black work with international clients?

Charlene Black does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Charlene Black cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Charlene Black



Charlene draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, which teach practical tools for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and coping with stress. Narrative Therapy is used to help clients reframe their personal stories, separate problems from identity, and discover alternative meanings that support healing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Charlene works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats allow therapists to deliver structured interventions, teach skills, and maintain continuity of care while making therapy more accessible across different life circumstances.

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