Charles Bugh, LMHC
LMHC focusing on addiction and trauma
- CBT informed care
- Addiction recovery support
- Flexible online options
About Charles Bugh
Charles Bugh is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor with 29 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment. He blends a cognitive behavioral therapy foundation with addiction-focused interventions, and is familiar with the 12-step model for recovery. Charles commonly uses CBT for a wide range of clinical issues while also incorporating motivational interviewing, 12-step approaches, and CISM interventions when they fit a client’s needs.
His professional background includes hands-on experience in emergency medicine as an EMT-A and work in wilderness and swift-water rescue, along with amateur radio involvement that has included weather spotting and ARES emergency communications. That mix of crisis-response experience and long-term counseling practice informs his steady, pragmatic approach to care.
Over more than two decades working as a counselor, he has supported people facing addiction and many other mental health challenges, tailoring treatment to each person’s situation. Charles works to match practical strategies to a client’s goals, drawing on evidence-informed methods while remaining open to multiple modalities. He is based in Indiana and brings a direct, experience-based perspective to helping clients pursue recovery, manage symptoms, and develop coping skills.
His professional background includes hands-on experience in emergency medicine as an EMT-A and work in wilderness and swift-water rescue, along with amateur radio involvement that has included weather spotting and ARES emergency communications. That mix of crisis-response experience and long-term counseling practice informs his steady, pragmatic approach to care.
Over more than two decades working as a counselor, he has supported people facing addiction and many other mental health challenges, tailoring treatment to each person’s situation. Charles works to match practical strategies to a client’s goals, drawing on evidence-informed methods while remaining open to multiple modalities. He is based in Indiana and brings a direct, experience-based perspective to helping clients pursue recovery, manage symptoms, and develop coping skills.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Charles Bugh have?
Charles Bugh has 29 years of experience.
Is Charles Bugh a licensed therapist?
Yes, he holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: IN LMHC 39000805A.
In which languages does Charles Bugh provide therapy?
English
Where is Charles Bugh located?
Indiana
How can I work with Charles Bugh as my therapist?
You can work with Charles Bugh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Charles Bugh work with international clients?
Charles Bugh does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Charles Bugh cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Charles Bugh routinely uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaching practical skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms. CBT is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and many everyday coping challenges. He also uses motivational interviewing, a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people explore ambivalence about change and build motivation for recovery - an approach that pairs well with addiction work. Mindfulness therapy is another tool he draws on to help clients develop present-moment awareness and stress management strategies that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Charles works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, history, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress and needs evolve. Clients can expect a practical, client-centered process that considers both short-term goals and longer-term recovery.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging are all available. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of travel or local constraints.