Excellent therapist.
Charles Beard, LCPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Charles 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 Charles. View 46 reviews
- Great news, Charles is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
Charles is a good communicator, easy to connect with, is very calm and even keeled. I look forward to our sessions and trust his insights.
More about Charles
- 3 years' experience
- Male
- LCPC
I am trained in Marriage and Family Therapy and have served as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for over 25 years. I have served in both public and private mental health agencies, primarily for those seeking help with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, addiction and domestic violence.
Any client who has the courage to seek counseling is someone worth celebrating. With gentleness and warmth, I try to focus on each of my client's strengths to help them in the area they desire to change. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy as appropriate. I will tailor my dialog and treatment plan to meet the client's concerns. Each client's faith and moral values are recognized as a foundation for their desired growth. I look forward to meeting you.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Charles Beard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750499398.
- LCPC · Illinois · 180.007424 · Expires March 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, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Charles Beard
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Excellent therapist.
Charles is a good communicator, easy to connect with, is very calm and even keeled. I look forward to our sessions and trust his insights.
Charles is amazing!
Very intuitive and understanding. Open to the way our discussions evolve.
Charles is the best!
Charles, is knowledgeable, flexible, and kind. I’ve enjoyed my time working with him immensely.
Charles makes it easy to communicate. Offers non judgmental help and good strategies which helped me right from the start. I look forward to our sessions and value his insights.
Charles is thoughtful, a good listener but can also change the topics to something more light hearted which is needed at times.
Charles was a fantastic listener who was very supportive and helpful. He made me feel comfortable for the first minute and his gentleness helped me feel like I could be open and honest.
Charlie is attentive, available and enjoys what he does. He listens, remembers and is engaging.
Charles has a lot of wisdom and has been very helpful to me. He is understanding of me and helps me with what I need to work on. Out of the people I have spoken too, he is at the top of the list for me for a therapist.
Charles has opened my eyes to therapy after I thought it wouldn’t help, and I actually look forward to our sessions
Charles is caring and listens, it has been my pleasure working with him.
Charles has been there done that and is still living life with abundance, wisdom, and God. He coaching has been helpful in my growth.
Charles is a certified professional. He is knowledgeable and kind. He is patient and speaks gracefully.
Charles is caring, patient and flexible. He is enjoyable and easy to speak with, and I have enjoyed my time with him.
Charles is direct and clear in communicating. He is easy going and easy to talk to about a variety of topics.
I recommend Charles as a therapist. I felt personal growth in the few months I had with him.
Charles is excellent. He listens, communicates well, and I’ve found him to be very helpful and flexible.
I appreciate Mr. Beard for his ability to listen, to make pertinent suggestions without being pushy, and to provide exercises that have real practical value. His help was inestimable. I am thankful to him.
I have been blessed through this very difficult year after losing my mother to have Charles to work with through my pain.
I’ve only had one session and I’m Not able to make a full and informed assessment from my limited experience
Charles has heloed me cope with relationship loss. He sees me as a person and not as a statistic and responds to my individual need and situation in moving forward.
From the first meeting, I knew Charles had the experience and empathy to listen and help me process my situation. I found myself feeling that his advice was wise and with the spiritual background that I had been looking for.
Easy to talk too.
Awesome, helping me threw a hard time in my life, glad I met with him. Branden
Charles is kind, supportive, helpful, and a pleasure to work with.
Charles has been an excellent therapist for me. He is a great listener and guided me to great resources and exercises to help me with my situation. Highly recommend!
Always a great conversation. He is a wealth of information.
Charles applies challenges that can help you grow as a human. He offers tasks to assist you within your response to real world situations. Charles also is a great listener and if you are a Christian I highly recommend that you talk with Charles.
Great experience so far working with Charles. He is very patient, knowledgeable and non judgmental and offers lot of helpful advice and resources.
Great resource, great feedback and highly appreciated therapy sessions. Charles has a great listening ear and was the father-figure I always needed in my life!! I would like to sign up again with him when I have more time on my schedule because Im starting a new job come September and my children will be attending a new catholic school.
Charles Beard has been excellent. He calls every week on time and listens well, and it's a pleasure talking to him. I would recommend Charles to anyone looking for an extraordinary therapist.
I just appreciate his caring heart, his listening ear, and his guidance
Dr Charles Beard is an excellent counsellor and I would recommend him highly
Charles’ expertise and wisdom is something that can be taken note of almost immediately after one or two encounters. Charles’ gentle nature and calm demeanor come second nature to him. It is quite obvious that he has spent a lifetime honing and mastering his craft. I’ve often found myself hesitant to open up to other therapists, but he has a way of quickly breaking down barriers and peeling back the layers. During our sessions, I feel as if I’m speaking to a friend; a mentor that I’ve known most of my life. He is quick to relate and find common ground. I would highly recommend Charles to anyone needing help with finding purposeful direction and guidance as they walk through life.
Charles is caring, empathetic, and a good listener. I have thoroughly enjoyed our time.
I like to thank my therapist Mr. Charles Beard for love, care, and kind attention over the past few months he took time n patient to help me recovered my relationship issues. I'm so glad that I found his helpful counseling. I wanted to let him know I am recovering well. I'm indebted to him for his kind attention and support, and I will always be grateful for all the positive contribution he taught me in my life! May God Bless Charles. ❤️MJ
Charles has been a great a help through some very dark and difficult times in my life. I look forward to our sessions and feel I am making progress working through decades of hurt and life. I highly recommend Charles to anyone in need of help.
Very respectful
He is very friendly and helpful he understands and treats you like a person and not a number he doesn't try to rush through your issues or skip past your problems
Charles has been great. I would gladly sign up with him again if the time were to come.
My past experiences with therapy discouraged me from seeking it out again. Charles's deep expertise, and ability to listen and empathize make him the best therapist I've had by far. Every session is the one that I look forward to - I come out feeling better every time.
Charles is kind, supportive, and an excellent listener.
Very kind and sweet person. I am grateful for my experience so far!
I m confident after 2 therapy sessions with Charles . He noted that I have 3 weakness n I m learning to make changes: These are what I have learned: 1) I just need to be more assertive 2) I need to set boundaries 3) I need to learn to say no?”
Frequently asked questions
Does Charles Beard offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Charles Beard 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 Charles Beard speak?
Charles Beard speaks English.
How many years of experience does Charles Beard have?
Charles Beard has 3 years of experience.
Where is Charles Beard licensed to practice?
Charles Beard is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Charles Beard accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Charles Beard accepts 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 Charles Beard offer?
Charles Beard offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Charles Beard?
Charles Beard 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 Charles Beard?
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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.