Charolette Riale, LCSW

Charolette Riale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who helps people facing midlife questions and major life changes. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and struggles with self-esteem. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping people take practical steps toward feeling more capable and hopeful.

She has 16 years of experience supporting people through addictions, trauma and abuse, and motivation challenges. Sessions focus on clear goals and honest conversation. Charolette adapts the pace and topics to what each person needs in the moment.

Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the person's own values and choices. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help when someone needs momentum for change, and Trauma-Focused Therapy guides recovery after traumatic events.

In sessions, she listens for what matters most and helps people build small, manageable steps. She pays attention to family-of-origin concerns, codependency, caregiver stress, and relationship difficulties as they come up. The goal is to boost confidence and restore a clearer sense of direction.

People interested in beginning can expect practical planning alongside supportive dialogue. Charolette encourages realistic goals and follows the person's lead while offering structure when needed.

How this therapist uses proven approaches in online care

Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s goals and values at the center of work and focuses on listening, validation, and supporting choices. This approach helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort out priorities and feel heard.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It offers practical exercises and experiments to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change unhelpful patterns in everyday life.

Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-focused way to build motivation for change. It is useful for addiction concerns or when someone feels stuck and needs help finding momentum.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, provide more options for quieter surroundings, and reduce travel time. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face connection, while others prefer phone check-ins or shorter sessions to fit a work break. Discussing practical needs during the match and first sessions helps align the format with daily life.