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Charesa Alphin, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Charesa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Charesa. View 47 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Amazing exoerience

Reviewed November 2024

Best therapist I’ve ever come across in my search of over 10 plus years.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Charesa

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with ten years experience in counseling. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns but my specialties include parenting difficulties, childhood trauma, abuse, Autism, social difficulties, mood disorders, grief, ADHD, anxiety and depression.

My counseling approach is person-centered and I strive to create an environment in which you feel safe to share your story. I have training and experience in Client-Centered Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational interviewing and Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling (AAT-C). I am also currently completing training as a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. I look forward to meeting with you and working together to find which therapy modality works best for you.

I have always believed that everyone can benefit from counseling and I believe that is even more true as we have all been touched by the difficulties and challenges of the last few years related to pandemic stress, isolation and loss. At this time, I have appointments available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and I do my best to get your first appointment scheduled the same week you reach out to me to schedule. I have some flexibility if the hours listed on my calendar do not fit into your schedule. Just ask!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder ADHD Autism and Asperger Syndrome Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Post-traumatic stress Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Charesa Alphin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528550902.

  • LPC · Texas · 75730 · Expires April 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Charesa Alphin

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

47 reviews

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Amazing exoerience

Reviewed November 2024

Best therapist I’ve ever come across in my search of over 10 plus years.

Reviewed September 2024

My therapist knows what i need and helped me lean into therapy when I was nervous to start it. She had been a tremendous help.

Reviewed July 2024

Charesa is a truly gifted counselor. She is very patient and listens carefully to my concerns and gives me perspectives, tools and techniques to help me heal from my issues

Reviewed July 2024

I have loved my experience with Charesa! She is an amazing therapist, who makes me feel heard. She is extremely knowledgeable and has done an amazing job tailoring the therapy to be what I want it to be. I don’t feel pressured with her and feel that I can open up. I feel like she genuinely wants to help and support her clients. She has helped support and guide me through on my journey to work through my emotions, while also teaching me strategies for my everyday life to help support me.

Reviewed June 2024

I appreciate the perspective and insight that Charesa always has.

Reviewed June 2024

Fantastic therapist.

Reviewed June 2024

Been with Charesa for over a year now, and she's always been a lovely therapist. She's a great listener, dedicated to her work, and is wonderful at helping me process and understand my life's obstacles. Highly recommend finding a therapist that supports your best interest and is as passionate about their work as Charesa is! :)

Reviewed March 2024

Charesa is an excellent therapist!

Reviewed March 2024

My sessions with Charesa have always been productive. I can’t stress enough how much she has helped me. I recommend her highly.

Reviewed March 2024

I’m so glad that I found Charesa! She really listens to me and I feel very comfortable opening up to her. She offers great advice and has really helped me.

Reviewed January 2024

I love Charesa. She listens to me and my first session was better than expected.

Reviewed January 2024

I was super nervous and hesitant to start therapy but when I was matched with Charesa I knew it would be super beneficial and I would feel comfortable. She has been super kind and helpful. Would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed January 2024

Charesa has been kind, empathetic, and has provided excellent care during my sessions.

Reviewed January 2024

I was very skeptical about therapy but ms alphin has help me tremendously. Especially thru the worst times

Reviewed January 2024

It has really helped me to talk with someone that isn’t a colleague or family member. She helps me to see outside perspectives and relates to my busy schedules and concerns that I’m really going through hard times, otherwise I would think it’s just me and I’m all alone in my thinking

Reviewed December 2023

Charesa is amazing! I am healing from significant psychological abuse within my marriage. Although my husband and I have been separated for 3 years due to his porn addiction, I hadn’t been able to get much traction due to severe PTSD symptoms. Charesa and I have been using EMDR for the last 2 months and I am starting to feel as if I can take small steps to move forward. As someone who may be on the autism spectrum, she has been very flexible in our sessions instead of rushing me through the processing. I feel beyond blessed to have found someone who truly gets trauma and I would recommend highly to others who are dealing with intimate partner betrayal trauma!

Reviewed November 2023

She's super nice and super helpful

Reviewed November 2023

Cheresa is the first therapist i feel is actually putting in work and care into helping me.

Reviewed November 2023

Charesa has helped me quite a bit these last few months. Having someone to talk to is invaluable and she is great at listening and offering insights.

Reviewed November 2023

Making the decision to start seeing Charesa is the healthiest thing I’ve done for myself in a long time. Though I wouldn’t say I was in a crazy unhealthy position before starting with her, I and the people around me can see a marked improvement in my emotional health since starting with her.

Reviewed November 2023

Such a great listener and very understanding and easy to talk to.

Reviewed November 2023

Charesa has helped me tremendously in quite a short time. She is great

Reviewed November 2023

Charesa has been friendly and easy to talk to. She listens really well and has been very supportive. I look forward to our time together.

Reviewed September 2023

10/10

Reviewed September 2023

I have been going to Charesa for therapy for a few months now and I can’t say enough great things about her. She has been a complete positive impact in my life and has changed my outlook of therapy as a whole. She is the best therapist I’ve ever encountered! Not only is she patient, caring and understanding but she goes above and beyond to make sure I always feel comfortable. She’s truly amazing.

Reviewed September 2023

Charesa has been so welcoming from the moment we got matched. I am beyond happy that she is my therapist and I am confident she can help me get through my troubles. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed September 2023

Wonderful therapist

Reviewed August 2023

Charesa is incredibly thoughtful, understanding, and right now she’s the only support system I have. I have tried several therapists but right now I couldn’t imagine seeing anyone else. She’s truly gifted and caring.

Reviewed June 2023

From the first meeting with her, I've felt like Charesa is such a safe person who has my best interests at heart and who really hears and understands me. She is kind and understanding and thinks about me outside of our designated hour a week- she not only helps me set down my burdens, but she refills my tank with kindness and thoughtfulness. Seeing her is the best decision I've made for my mental health all year!

Reviewed June 2023

I'd highly recommend for anyone to use her

Reviewed June 2023

She’s great and I really appreciate her suggestions.

Reviewed June 2023

Great

Reviewed May 2023

Charesa is amazing!

Reviewed April 2023

Absolutely amazing!! Could not recommend her enough

Reviewed February 2023

She is so amazing, she is patient and very kind. She explains things in a way that I can understand them. She makes me feel very comfortable. First therapist in over 10 years that I can actually say I will keep coming back to.

Reviewed April 2023

Charesa is wonderful. She listens well and gives sound advice.

Reviewed February 2023

Charesa has been very up front, helpful, and supportive of my journey to better myself. She is truly focused of the betterment of her clients even if the help they require lies with another therapist.

Reviewed February 2023

Charesa offers a safe space to explore, communicate, and collaborate. She is warm, welcoming, reassuring, and dependable. I have had an exceptional experience thus far.

Reviewed February 2023

I had a great experience with Charesa. She understood my needs and helped me through a lot.

Reviewed January 2023

Wonderful therapist with great perspective and trustworthy insight. Makes therapy worth the time and effort to be present. 11/10 would recommend!

Reviewed January 2023

Just started with Charesa, but she is extremely easy to talk to and I look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed January 2023

My first ever therapist and I felt like I didn’t need another with how well they worked with me.

Reviewed November 2022

I’ve been working with Charesa for 3 weeks now and she’s amazing!

Reviewed November 2022

She's a great listener. Offers sound advice. Offers help with past situations and helps process those things to move forward in the future.

Reviewed November 2022

Wonderful!

Reviewed November 2022

Charesa is a great therapist. She really cares about her clients and it shows. She has great dedication and experience. I would totally recommend her to other clients.

Reviewed April 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Charesa Alphin offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Charesa Alphin works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Charesa Alphin speak?

Charesa Alphin speaks English.

How many years of experience does Charesa Alphin have?

Charesa Alphin has 10 years of experience.

Where is Charesa Alphin licensed to practice?

Charesa Alphin is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Charesa Alphin accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Charesa Alphin does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Charesa Alphin offer?

Charesa Alphin offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Charesa Alphin?

Charesa Alphin can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Charesa Alphin?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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