Charles Roberts, LCSW
LCSW specializing in addiction and trauma
- Addiction recovery support
- Trauma informed care
- Attachment focused therapy
About Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in both Mississippi and Utah with more than 10 years of professional experience. He brings a lived perspective to his work, drawing on over 32 years of sustained recovery from substance use to inform his support for people facing addiction and related challenges. Charles emphasizes that clients are the experts in their own stories and focuses on amplifying existing strengths to help people move through painful patterns toward greater fulfillment.
His practice centers on empathy and evidence-based methods, meeting each person where they are and offering structured tools alongside compassionate guidance. He works with individuals navigating addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief and loss, family and parenting difficulties, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, and trauma and abuse. He also addresses issues like codependency, attachment and abandonment struggles, body image and eating concerns, behavioral addictions, and challenges that arise in blended families.
Charles integrates trauma-informed care and a range of therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness-informed practices, dialectical behavior therapy, attachment-based work, and EMDR for trauma recovery. He aims to help clients move beyond mere survival toward meaningful, lasting change. Charles is based in Mississippi and is not currently accepting new clients.
His practice centers on empathy and evidence-based methods, meeting each person where they are and offering structured tools alongside compassionate guidance. He works with individuals navigating addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief and loss, family and parenting difficulties, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, and trauma and abuse. He also addresses issues like codependency, attachment and abandonment struggles, body image and eating concerns, behavioral addictions, and challenges that arise in blended families.
Charles integrates trauma-informed care and a range of therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness-informed practices, dialectical behavior therapy, attachment-based work, and EMDR for trauma recovery. He aims to help clients move beyond mere survival toward meaningful, lasting change. Charles is based in Mississippi and is not currently accepting new clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Charles Roberts have?
Charles Roberts has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Charles Roberts a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: UT LCSW 14259621-3501, MS LCSW C-10483.
In which languages does Charles Roberts provide therapy?
Charles Roberts provides therapy in English.
Where is Charles Roberts located?
Charles Roberts is located in Mississippi.
How can I work with Charles Roberts as my therapist?
You can work with Charles Roberts through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Charles Roberts work with international clients?
Charles Roberts does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Charles Roberts 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
Charles Roberts uses approaches that address both patterns and practical skills. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current connections and helps people repair trust, improve intimacy, and respond differently to abandonment or attachment wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change addictive or self-defeating patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and coping under stress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Charles works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors techniques and pacing so the work feels manageable and aligned with the client’s priorities.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit care into busy lives. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can connect from different locations, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose modalities that suit their communication style. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and sustain regular sessions while balancing daily responsibilities.