Saskia Charles, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in trauma and addiction
- Trauma and abuse
- Addiction and recovery
- Family and relationships
About Saskia Charles
Saskia Charles is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Master's Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) practicing in Florida. With more than 17 years of experience in the mental health field, she has worked across residential settings, in-home services, addiction programs, and outpatient care, bringing a broad perspective to clinical work.
Saskia's clinical focus centers on trauma and abuse, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, and family dynamics, including blended families and LGBTQI concerns. Her background also includes substantial work with addiction and recovery, making her well suited to address co-occurring issues where substance use and mental health intersect.
Her approach is intentionally eclectic - she draws from multiple evidence-informed methods to meet each person where they are, foster hope, and support motivation for change. The MCAP credential signals specialized graduate-level training in addiction counseling, while the LMHC denotes formal licensure to provide mental health therapy in Florida.
Saskia emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies tailored to each individual's goals. Prospective clients who value a strengths-based, adaptable approach to stress, relationships, parenting, grief, and other life challenges may find her style a good fit.
Saskia's clinical focus centers on trauma and abuse, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, and family dynamics, including blended families and LGBTQI concerns. Her background also includes substantial work with addiction and recovery, making her well suited to address co-occurring issues where substance use and mental health intersect.
Her approach is intentionally eclectic - she draws from multiple evidence-informed methods to meet each person where they are, foster hope, and support motivation for change. The MCAP credential signals specialized graduate-level training in addiction counseling, while the LMHC denotes formal licensure to provide mental health therapy in Florida.
Saskia emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies tailored to each individual's goals. Prospective clients who value a strengths-based, adaptable approach to stress, relationships, parenting, grief, and other life challenges may find her style a good fit.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Saskia Charles have?
Saskia Charles has 17 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Saskia Charles a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential. License details: FL LMHC MH9915.
In which languages does Saskia Charles provide therapy?
Saskia provides therapy in English.
Where is Saskia Charles located?
Saskia is located in Florida.
How can I work with Saskia Charles as my therapist?
You can work with Saskia Charles through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Saskia Charles work with international clients?
Saskia Charles does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Saskia Charles 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy 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 your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Saskia
Saskia frequently integrates Client-Centered Therapy into her work, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-directed growth. This approach is often helpful for people struggling with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and the emotional impact of life changes.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented and can be effective for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with stress.
Saskia incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when clients need tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-based techniques can support those managing intense emotions, relationship conflict, or patterns of impulsive behavior.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaboration between therapist and client. Saskia works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These formats make ongoing care more accessible and can be adapted to fit different communication styles and daily routines.