Charles Tyson, LICSW, LCSW
Non-binary LICSW focusing on trauma recovery
- Trauma and addiction support
- LGBTQ issues and relationships
- Video phone text sessions
About Charles Tyson
Charles Tyson brings a deep commitment to social justice and a steady, practical approach to emotional healing and personal growth. They combine clinical training with community-engaged work to support individuals, couples, and families navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and a wide range of life transitions. They earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2013 and maintain professional credentials as LICSW and LCSW, indicating that they are licensed clinical social workers.
Charles has experience addressing symptoms such as mood dysregulation, grief and loss, substance use recovery, chronic illness, and LGBT-related concerns, and they work with clients across the lifespan in one-to-one, couples, and family formats. Their practice also extends to consulting, case management, training, and community outreach, reflecting a commitment to healing at individual and community levels.
Clients report finding Charles innovative, caring, and nonjudgmental, and they value that Charles is responsive, honest, and direct. When working together, Charles tailors therapeutic methods to the client’s needs and goals, helping people better understand themselves and their patterns of relating to others. While Charles often finds video sessions helpful for building connection, they are also available by phone and text to meet clients where they are.
Charles understands how challenging it can be to find a therapist who feels like the right fit, and they welcome the opportunity to support people as they begin or continue their work toward greater wellbeing.
Charles has experience addressing symptoms such as mood dysregulation, grief and loss, substance use recovery, chronic illness, and LGBT-related concerns, and they work with clients across the lifespan in one-to-one, couples, and family formats. Their practice also extends to consulting, case management, training, and community outreach, reflecting a commitment to healing at individual and community levels.
Clients report finding Charles innovative, caring, and nonjudgmental, and they value that Charles is responsive, honest, and direct. When working together, Charles tailors therapeutic methods to the client’s needs and goals, helping people better understand themselves and their patterns of relating to others. While Charles often finds video sessions helpful for building connection, they are also available by phone and text to meet clients where they are.
Charles understands how challenging it can be to find a therapist who feels like the right fit, and they welcome the opportunity to support people as they begin or continue their work toward greater wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Charles Tyson have?
Charles Tyson has 6 years of experience.
Is Charles Tyson a licensed therapist?
Yes, Charles holds these credentials: LICSW, LCSW. License details: MN LICSW 30273, PA LCSW CW020993.
In which languages does Charles Tyson provide therapy?
Charles provides therapy in English.
Where is Charles Tyson located?
Charles is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Charles Tyson as my therapist?
You can work with Charles Tyson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Charles Tyson work with international clients?
Charles Tyson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Charles Tyson 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 flexible online care
Charles integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy into online work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections, which can help with intimacy, relationship conflicts, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for people to explore their own goals and build self-understanding, often supporting work on depression, identity, and self-esteem.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Charles works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This means approaches can be blended or adjusted over time as progress is made.
Online therapy with Charles uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions, while still allowing licensed professionals to deliver thoughtful, individualized support.