Charmaine Dees, LCSW
Licensed in North Carolina · 18 years in practice
Charmaine Dees is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in North Carolina.
License and registration
- LCSW, North Carolina
- C006785 · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1962795112 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
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About Charmaine
Charmaine Dees is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in North Carolina. She supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and family concerns. Charmaine emphasizes a calm, listening-first approach so people feel heard as they talk through what matters most.
She keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations often focus on identifying small, workable steps clients can try between meetings. She invites curiosity about thoughts and feelings and uses mindfulness and values-based work to help people notice what matters to them.
Background and approach
Charmaine blends several approaches to match each person's needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients clarify values and take meaningful actions despite difficult feelings.
Over 18 years of practice she has helped people facing midlife shifts, caregiving stress, loneliness, and issues like guilt or trouble communicating. She also supports people concerned about aging and geriatric issues, fatherhood challenges, and young adult transitions. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented.
Charmaine aims to make the work feel manageable and realistic. She encourages people to start small and build on what works for them.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Charmaine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Charmaine names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapy methods translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what they value and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are hard. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and decision points. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical techniques to change them, which can help with mood and worry. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and empathy so the client feels understood and can find their own solutions.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then use one or a mix of methods to match those needs. That collaborative choice may shift over time as progress and priorities change.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for a fuller conversation and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be useful for quick check-ins, and messaging supports brief updates or reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Charmaine help people with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and family concerns, plus related topics like caregiving stress and life purpose.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is listening-first and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and using mindfulness and values to guide change.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life transition concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as an NC LCSW, and she practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Work can happen via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.
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