Saskia Charles, LMHC

Saskia Charles is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings 17 years of experience in behavioral health to her work. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce stress and manage life changes. Her manner is direct and hopeful, aiming to motivate change without jargon or pressure.

She has worked in residential programs, in-home care, addiction services, and outpatient clinics across Florida. That range gives her experience with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment issues, and challenges that come from family dynamics and blended households. She also has experience supporting people who identify as LGBTQI and those navigating substance use concerns.

Saskia uses a mix of therapy styles rather than a single rigid method. She draws on client-centered work to follow each person’s lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and elements from dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping and emotion regulation skills. Motivational interviewing and existential ideas also shape how she helps clients find direction and purpose.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals and small, doable steps. Conversations often cover communication patterns, boundaries, coping skills, and relapse prevention when relevant. She pays attention to family roles and attachment issues when those are part of the problem.

People who reach out can expect a straightforward, practical approach that aims to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. To begin, readers should confirm current session options when they schedule.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s pace. The therapist focuses on understanding concerns, reflecting what’s said, and helping clients shape their own goals and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and practice different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. Skills include distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication for people who struggle with intense mood swings or ongoing conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This means regularly checking in and adjusting the plan if something isn’t helping.

Confirm current session options before booking so expectations match what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and support more frequent check-ins when needed. It can also allow for shorter phone or video check-ins when a full session doesn’t fit the day. Ask about session lengths and scheduling when you reach out to schedule.