Charles McBride (he/him), LPC

Charles McBride is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strains, sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and anger. He has also supported people dealing with sexual concerns and LGBT issues. International clients can work with him in English.

Before private practice he worked in residential substance abuse treatment and as an outpatient counselor within an employee and family assistance program. That background means he has experience with addiction, workplace-related problems, and people coping after traumatic events, including first responders.

Charles uses a direct, down-to-earth style with some light humor. He treats clients with respect and focuses on practical change. He believes people know what matters in their own lives and that therapy should help bring their goals into reach.

In sessions he combines Client-Centered methods with cognitive and solution-focused work. He values shifting unhelpful thinking so behavior changes can stick. He also uses EMDR when trauma-related memories need processing, alongside other approaches as appropriate.

Sessions focus on clear, actionable steps rather than long theory talks. Expect to talk through recent reactions, practice new ways of responding, and try short exercises between sessions. Charles asks about goals early so work stays focused on the changes a client wants.

To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a cancelable subscription for session payments that varies with location.

Approaches used in online sessions