- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Charlton
Charlton Rhodes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people navigate parenting challenges and related stress. He greets each person with a practical, goal-oriented mindset and focuses on clear steps you can try between sessions. Charlton speaks directly and keeps things simple so a busy parent can follow along.
He uses approaches that focus on how you experience and respond to problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
Background and approach
Solution-Focused Therapy targets small changes that make everyday life easier. Motivational Interviewing can help when someone is weighing changes or struggling with substance use. Charlton has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW and also holds the credential CSW.
He trained with a Master of Social Work program and has practiced in Georgia. His background includes work around addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, and relationship strain. In sessions he aims to build clear goals and practical strategies.
Typical techniques include identifying unhelpful thinking, setting small measurable steps, and checking what worked between visits. He can also coach on coping skills for grief, anger, and parenting stress. Charlton offers a straightforward, collaborative style.
He helps people prioritize what matters most and adapts tools to match real life demands like work schedules and caregiving. If you prefer brief focused work or a more open-ended process, he will tailor the plan with you.
What Charlton works with
Everything Charlton lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Charlton helps people with.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Charlton lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding your priorities, and shaping sessions around your goals. It helps when a parent needs a supportive space to talk through hard choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people move toward change by resolving mixed feelings and building commitment to practical steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online therapy gives flexibility for people juggling parenting and work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short check-in during a break. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick coaching, follow-up, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Charlton
What issues does Charlton focus on?
He focuses on parenting challenges and related concerns such as addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and career changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, goal-oriented style that blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, solution-focused work, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience is there?
He has five years of experience working as a clinical social worker in therapeutic settings.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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