Charles Foxwell, LCSW

Licensed in California · 4 years in practice

Charles Foxwell helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and issues related to gender and LGBT identity.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 60630 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1184857773 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Charles

Charles Foxwell helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and issues related to gender and LGBT identity. He also works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, anger, eating and food-related problems, and coping with big life changes. Charles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or LCSW, practicing in California with four years of professional experience.

He centers sessions on the client's strengths and lived experience.

Background and approach

Charles views each person as the expert on their own story and builds on what already works for them. He aims to create a space where worries and questions can be named without judgment. In conversation he uses clear, practical talk.

Sessions focus on small, manageable steps people can try between meetings. He offers guidance for handling everyday stressors, emotional overwhelm, and decisions that feel stuck or confusing. Charles also addresses issues tied to identity, such as gender dysphoria and LGBT-related concerns, and the emotional strain those experiences can bring.

He supports people facing caregiver stress, attachment difficulties, and the ripple effects of addiction or mood disorders. People who contact him can expect a straightforward, respectful approach. He encourages openness about goals and adjusts the pace to match each person's needs.

Starting therapy is framed as a process where both client and therapist shape the work together.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Charles lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Workplace issues

Online support

How practical techniques work online

Charles uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, usable tools. One approach emphasizes coping skills and behavioral steps to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings; it teaches specific actions to break unhelpful patterns. Another approach focuses on exploring identity, attachment, and relationship patterns to help with loneliness, gender-related concerns, and caregiver stress; it looks at how past and present relationships shape feelings and choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client's goals, try different ways of working, and adjust methods over time so the plan fits the person's needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people juggling busy lives. Video calls let someone keep face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can work when video isn't possible. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins or message-based support possible between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, a caregiving schedule, or times when shorter, more frequent contact helps progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Charles address?

He supports people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, LGBT-related and gender concerns, and other mood or life-change issues.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and strengths-focused, with clear conversation and small steps to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Charles has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices there.

Which languages are offered and can international clients book sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions available?

Charles offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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