Charles Allen , LPC

Charles Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia who brings decades of life and clinical experience to his work with individuals and couples. After four decades in church music ministry, he returned to school to earn a master’s degree in psychology from Argosy University in 1995, then served in public mental health for 15 years before opening a solo private practice in 2010 where he continued to provide therapeutic services.

He focuses primarily on couples - those preparing for marriage and partners seeking to restore their relationship - and brings specialized training as a Level 3 Gottman Therapist to help couples rebuild communication and connection. He also addresses family and intimacy-related concerns, coping with life changes, commitment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin dynamics, fatherhood challenges, infidelity, men’s issues, and post-traumatic stress.

In addition to couples work, Charles is a Court Approved Counselor who provides anger management counseling for court-ordered clients as well as for people who choose to work on anger outside of a legal mandate. His long marriage, beginning in 1965, informs a practical and hopeful approach to relationship work, grounded in the belief that many struggles can improve when both partners are willing to try again. Charles combines client-centered listening with established therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Charles Allen draws on several established approaches to address relationship and personal challenges in ways that fit each person’s situation. The Gottman Method focuses on practical tools for couples to improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen emotional connection using research-based exercises and interventions - it is particularly well suited for couples working on repair, trust, and ongoing relationship skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, anger, or relationship difficulties, making it useful for mood concerns and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and building a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship so clients can explore values, goals, and personal growth at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Charles works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques as work progresses to best support desired changes.

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, or varying comfort levels with communication styles. These options make it easier to access ongoing care, maintain continuity between appointments, and fit therapy into everyday life.