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Entry 050361Virginia / United States

Charles Koah

Charles Koah, LPC

Virginia 30 years in practice

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LPC in Virginia - stress and relationship work

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship concerns
  • Executive coaching

About Charles

Charles Koah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 30 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, career issues, depression, addictions, trauma and related areas. He works with adults on practical problems such as sleep, anger, work strain, and coping with life changes.

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common and complex concerns. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He also offers executive and professional coaching for career-related goals and workplace issues.

Charles helps people talk through relationship and intimacy-related challenges, including infidelity and separation issues. He lists additional focus areas that include BDSM and kink, sex and process addictions, veteran and armed forces issues, and financial stress. He also supports people dealing with grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

His approach adapts tools and strategies to what the person needs next. That may involve short-term problem solving, building coping skills, or ongoing work to change patterns that cause repeated stress. He frames treatment as a collaboration and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed.

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

The biography states Charles uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That generally means using methods that teach practical skills and change unhelpful patterns. For example, skills-based work can include tools to manage anxiety and improve sleep by changing daily routines and responses to stress. Short-term problem-focused techniques can help with immediate relationship conflicts or workplace stress by identifying steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Charles will collaborate with clients to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. He adjusts plans as progress is reviewed so sessions remain relevant to current needs.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel to an office. If international participation is planned, discuss time zones and scheduling when arranging the first session.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionWorkplace issues

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Virginia

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, career issues, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep and related concerns listed in his specialties.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a conversational, goal-oriented way and adapts methods to the person's needs.

How much experience does he have?

He has 30 years of professional experience as a counselor.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that location.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are used?

The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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