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Charles Koah

Charles Koah

LPC

Therapist · Virginia · 30+ years of experience

Practical, experienced counselor for stress and anger

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  • 30 years experience
  • Focus on anger
  • Coaching and therapy

About Charles

Charles Koah is an LPC with 30 years of professional experience. He focuses on practical, direct support for people feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, anger, or low confidence. Charles emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions and helps clients take actionable steps toward change.

He works with issues such as relationship strain, motivation and career concerns, depression, addiction, grief, and sleep problems. He also addresses intimacy-related concerns and supports people navigating BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. Charles offers help with workplace stress, financial worries, and coping with life changes.

Charles adapts the conversation and plan to each person's needs. He combines coaching-style guidance for career and motivation with therapeutic work on mood, trauma, and relationship patterns. He aims to make sessions clear and focused so clients can try new ways of handling problems between meetings.

Over his career he has supported people dealing with post-traumatic stress, process addictions, substance concerns, and complications after separation or infidelity. He also brings experience around veteran and armed forces issues and compassion fatigue for those in caregiving roles.

People meet him to get tools for managing anger, rebuild confidence, or find steadier ways to handle stress. He encourages practical steps, regular check-ins, and collaborative adjustments to treatment as needs change.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionWorkplace issues

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Many clinicians use a handful of evidence-based techniques to guide therapy. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and building different ways of responding; these methods can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. Brief coaching-focused work concentrates on goals, practical steps, and accountability, which is useful for career issues, motivation, and coping with life changes.

Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what needs to change.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and make it easier to check in between work or family commitments. Others prefer in-person meetings when available; discuss preferences during the intake so scheduling aligns with daily life and goals.

At a glance

Listed location
Virginia
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Virginia)
LPC · No. 0701001333
NPI
1558463430

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

Charles helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, workplace and career problems, addictions, grief, and related concerns.

What is his approach in sessions?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a coaching-minded style for practical change. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills to try between meetings, and regular review of progress.

How much experience does he have?

He has 30 years of professional work experience supporting a wide range of concerns from trauma and PTSD to process and substance addictions.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before scheduling.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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