Christel has truly helped me change my life around! She is extremely attentive and kind and I can tell she is really listening and cares about what I am saying. She has helped me through my anxiety and depression and equipped me with tools so I can now handle it on my own. Can’t say enough good things, thank you!
Christel Charlesworth, LICSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Christel is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Christel. View 7 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Massachusetts
Recent reviews
Christel provided great support over the course of our time together. She is an empathetic listener and provides thoughtful, considerate support. Over the time we worked together, I felt heard and respected.
More about Christel
- 13 years' experience
- Female
- LICSW
Hello and Welcome! I am glad you are here. I understand that coming to the decision to start therapy can be a challenging one and can come with lots of emotion. It also comes from a desire to have a happier, healthier life. Since graduating from Simmons College School of Social Work in 2006, I have worked in various healthcare settings as a social worker. In my work in community health, hospice, VNA/home care as well as in care delivery within a health plan, I have always been drawn to alternative and holistic ways to heal the mind, body and spirit for myself and my clients. With a particular interest in mindfulness, meditation and stress reduction techniques, I have a passion for working with people to find their happiest, healthiest and most authentic self. I truly pride myself in being open-minded, authentic and approachable. I feel truly honored to be doing this work and feel great responsibility in being entrusted to provide a safe, open place for people to heal, grow and to work towards being their most contented selves. I am a certified professional organizer as well as trained in Reiki Level II, Yoga Nidra and am trained in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). I look forward to speaking with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Licenses
Christel Charlesworth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336340769.
- LICSW · Massachusetts · 116761 · Expires September 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Christel Charlesworth
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Christel has truly helped me change my life around! She is extremely attentive and kind and I can tell she is really listening and cares about what I am saying. She has helped me through my anxiety and depression and equipped me with tools so I can now handle it on my own. Can’t say enough good things, thank you!
Christel provided great support over the course of our time together. She is an empathetic listener and provides thoughtful, considerate support. Over the time we worked together, I felt heard and respected.
Christel is a skilled and kind counselor. She has helped implement small habit and mindset changes to help me feel better emotionally and physically. She’s helped move out of feeling “stuck” and achieve some of my goals.
Christel was one of the best therapists I have ever worked with. She is truly attentive and you can tell she really cares about what you’re saying and trying to help you. Unlike others that I have worked with, she remembers conversations we have had in the past and pulls from them to make better connections and drive results. Thank you Christel!
I have had probably ten counselors in-person in the past, and never felt completely heard or understood or challenged in the right way. It took the world changing for me to consider online therapy, and I’m SO GLAD I did! I absolutely love Christel. She has helped me through a very challenging time and provided me with so many tools to be able to take care of myself, so I find myself looking forward to our video chats. I have seen more improvement in the past 6 months with Christel than I did in years with counselors in the past, and she is so kind and understanding and intelligent that she is very easy to talk to. 10/10 would recommend!
She has helped keep things in perspective
Christel is a great counselor. She has been extremely helpful. She is open to anything and has a wide variety of tools and resources to help. She is easy to open up to and talk to. I would definitely recommend her.
Frequently asked questions
Does Christel Charlesworth offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Christel Charlesworth 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 Christel Charlesworth speak?
Christel Charlesworth speaks English.
How many years of experience does Christel Charlesworth have?
Christel Charlesworth has 13 years of experience.
Where is Christel Charlesworth licensed to practice?
Christel Charlesworth is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
Does Christel Charlesworth accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Christel Charlesworth 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."
How can I communicate with Christel Charlesworth?
Christel Charlesworth 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 Christel Charlesworth?
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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.