Charlene Mabins, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for life transitions
- LCSW in Illinois
- Specializes in grief
- LGBT affirmative care
About Charlene Mabins
Charlene Mabins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 10 years of professional experience. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet each client's specific needs and circumstances. Charlene supports people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, compassion fatigue, and major life changes, and she brings experience working with LGBT clients and a broad range of related challenges.
Recognizing that beginning therapy often takes courage, she offers steady, individualized guidance to help clients take the next steps. As an LCSW, Charlene combines practical coping strategies with an empathetic, client-centered stance, adapting methods to align with a person’s goals and preferences. Her practice emphasizes collaborative work to explore difficult feelings, strengthen coping skills, and support meaningful change at a pace that feels right for each individual.
Recognizing that beginning therapy often takes courage, she offers steady, individualized guidance to help clients take the next steps. As an LCSW, Charlene combines practical coping strategies with an empathetic, client-centered stance, adapting methods to align with a person’s goals and preferences. Her practice emphasizes collaborative work to explore difficult feelings, strengthen coping skills, and support meaningful change at a pace that feels right for each individual.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Compassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Charlene Mabins have?
Charlene Mabins has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Charlene Mabins a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are IL LCSW 149026527.
In which languages does Charlene Mabins provide therapy?
Charlene provides therapy in English.
Where is Charlene Mabins located?
Charlene is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Charlene Mabins as my therapist?
You can work with Charlene through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Charlene Mabins work with international clients?
Charlene Mabins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Charlene Mabins 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 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 Charlene Mabins
Charlene draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in different ways. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore their experiences and arrive at their own insights - this approach is often helpful for building self-esteem and processing grief. CBT concentrates on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning - it can be effective for anxiety, stress, and coping skills training.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Charlene collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and changing circumstances guide the work.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to receive support from home or while balancing other responsibilities. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care that can fit varied lifestyles and accessibility needs, helping people maintain momentum between sessions and access support in ways that work for them.