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Charles Tyson

Charles Tyson, LICSW, LCSW

Pennsylvania

LICSW and LCSW - Family and relationship concerns

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  • Family of origin issues
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

About Charles

Charles Tyson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with six years of practice experience. They help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, and issues tied to identity such as LGBT matters. Charles also works with people coping with sleep and eating problems, career transitions, ADHD, and family of origin issues.

Charles uses clear, direct conversation to sort out what matters most. Sessions focus on what is happening now and how patterns from earlier family life show up today. Expect a mix of practical skills and reflective work. Conversations often look at attachment patterns, values, and everyday choices rather than jargon or lengthy theory.

The approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening. Attachment-based perspectives are used when family history and early relationships are relevant. Charles also draws on existential themes to address meaning, responsibility, and life choices.

Charles trained at the University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Social Work and has worked in settings that include therapy, consulting, case management, and community outreach. They describe their clinical style as direct and responsive, and they aim to help people notice patterns and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Sessions are offered in English and take place with regard to Pennsylvania practice rules. People outside the United States are not accepted at this time. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling details so arrangements match your needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, committed actions that align with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when older family patterns make it hard to act in ways you want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, mood, and sleep or eating difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections, which can be helpful when family of origin issues affect trust and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Charles will discuss methods and make decisions together based on your goals, concerns, and preferences, adapting the plan as therapy proceeds.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday or reduce travel time. Some formats require less bandwidth or no camera, which can make short check-ins and practical skill work more manageable. Discuss scheduling and format options up front to find what fits your routine and goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Minnesota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Charles address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting issues, identity-related concerns including LGBT matters, and family of origin issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Charles uses plain, direct conversation with practical skills and reflective work. Sessions combine listening with concrete strategies to change patterns that no longer serve you.

What experience does he bring?

He has six years of clinical experience and has worked in therapy, consulting, case management, and community outreach since completing a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania.

Which credentials and location apply?

He holds MN LICSW and PA LCSW credentials and practices under Pennsylvania jurisdiction for clinical work described here.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered for your needs.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details before scheduling.

How do I begin working with him?

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Charles TysonLICSW, LCSW

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