Karla Charles
Licensed Therapist, MS, LPC
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OCD isn't just limited to intrusive thoughts or behaviors. It can also affect various aspects of your daily life. I take a holistic approach to OCD therapy, considering your relationships, work, and overall well-being. We'll work together to identify goals and develop strategies to manage your symptoms. I'm here to listen and support you; I believe in creating an environment where you'll feel heard and respected. I also specialize in relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. I've always been drawn to helping people overcome their personal struggles and find inner peace.
OCD isn't just limited to intrusive thoughts or behaviors. It can also affect various aspects of your daily life. I take a holistic approach to OCD therapy, considering your relationships, work, and overall well-being. We'll work together to identify goals and develop strategies to manage your symptoms. I'm here to listen and support you; I believe in creating an environment where you'll feel heard and respected. I also specialize in relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. I've always been drawn to helping people overcome their personal struggles and find inner peace.
Location
Licensed in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
Virginia State University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Karla
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Partners Direct Health, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Karla
My personal connection to mental health
I struggle with social anxiety, and it's deepened my empathy for my Members and my commitment to helping them. I focus on being very compassionate because I'm working on facing my fears a little bit every day, too. I want to empower you in the same way and help you feel truly understood.
What I want to help you see in yourself
That you have inner strength. Oftentimes it's masked in fear and we just need to find it, but you do have the courage and the strength within you. It just takes a little bit of guidance and patience from a therapist, and a little tenacity on your end, to see yourself through the other side.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I really listen to your story, and when I notice a shift in your mood, we spend time there. If something makes you tearful, I always ask, what do these tears mean for you right now? That always leads to some deeper meaning or uncovered truth, and helps with the key elements of ERP. I also try to celebrate you in any way that I can.
Why our members love working with Karla
V.S.
I had transferred therapists since I wasn’t feeling it with my last one and transferring to Karla was the best decision I’ve ever made! She is so easy to talk to, nonjudgmental, and extremely understanding. She explains things in a way that is easy to understand and she digs deep to try and find the root cause of the intrusive thought/compulsion. I always look forward to my sessions with Karla. She has this energy about her that makes you feel comfortable and seen. I would 100% recommend her!
A.S.
Karla is consistently the most insightful and helpful therapist I’ve ever spoken to. She is a blessing.
B.F.
Karla is an absolute gem. Her energy and brightness makes me feel comfortable enough to tell her everything I am thinking and feeling. The advice she gives is extremely helpful and I always look forward to our next sessions even if I cry the entire previous session.
A.S.
Today Karla explained something I've struggled mightily with for the past 10 years. I feel like she gave me a priceless gift. I'm continually amazed by her insights and helpfulness. She is by far the best therapist I've ever had (and I've seen 4 others in my adult lifetime). The NOCD community and I are extremely lucky to have her.
S.T.
Therapy is going wonderful im on my road to recovery thanks to my therapist.
L.W.
Karla is so sweet and understanding. She never judges and reminds me I never have to apologize for crying. I appreciate that so so much.
S.T.
My therapist Carla Charles is so amazing.I mean she's so patient and understanding with me.She really cares and is determined to help me dig deep inside of what's been going on with me for so many years and it's so amazing.She is really truly a blessing from God.
G.A.
More than any Therapist ever has, Karla helped me to cut through the fog and clear the path ahead. These two months have given me a completely different framework through which to view my patterns. I’m incredibly grateful that I was able to access such an excellent quality level of therapeutic process and therapist. the intro offer was such a fantastic opportunity for me as I wouldn’t have been able to go on this journey otherwise. Thank you Karla and NOCD. This experience has changed my life
A.S.
Karla is awesome!
A.S.
Karla is great! She is really helping me understand my OCD.
A.S.
Karla is exceptional! Extremely knowledgeable and insightful. I’m very grateful to be working with her.
A.S.
Karla was great! She made me feel comfortable and understood my situation.
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