Therapist profile
Dr. Charles Valentine, MA Psychologist PSY8098
Massachusetts
MA Psychologist - Anger and Mood Concerns
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- CredentialsMA Psychologist PSY8098
- LicensePsychologist, Massachusetts / PSY8098
- NPI1447326210
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- Anger management
- Mood disorders
- Communication skills
About Charles
Dr. Charles Valentine is an MA Psychologist (PSY8098) licensed in Massachusetts with 26 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common and often painful problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, anger, grief, and relationship struggles. He also supports people facing career pressures, life transitions, and concerns linked to identity and parenting.
He usually starts sessions by asking what feels most urgent and what the person hopes to change. Conversations are direct and practical. He helps people learn skills for managing strong emotions, reduce disruptive patterns, and make clearer decisions about relationships and work.
Dr. Valentine draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders, attachment concerns, trauma, and impulse control issues. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where therapist and client test what works and adjust as needed. Sessions often include practice of new ways to respond to stress and clearer communication strategies for tense relationships.
He has particular experience helping people manage anger, impulsivity, and difficulties with control. He also supports those dealing with isolation, midlife questions, and the challenges of caregiving and aging. He frames challenges as skills to be learned rather than fixed traits.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Massachusetts. People who are considering work with him are asked to review session options and scheduling steps before booking a first appointment.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Valentine works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building emotion regulation skills. One common approach emphasizes learning concrete coping skills - for example, steps to dial down physiological arousal and alternative responses when anger rises. This helps with panic, impulsivity, and strong emotional reactions.Another approach targets relationship and communication habits by practicing clear requests and managing conflict more calmly. That method is useful for workplace friction, parenting stress, and recurring arguments with people who matter. Both approaches are practical and oriented toward everyday problem solving rather than abstract analysis.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. He treats this as a collaborative process and will review what helps and what does not. Together they set goals, try methods in session, and adapt the plan based on how a person responds.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people practice new skills in their usual environments while keeping appointments consistent with work and family commitments.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He helps people who snap at loved ones, carry ongoing resentment, or struggle with impulsive reactions. Anger-related concerns are listed alongside mood, trauma, and relationship issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He focuses on skill building, testing what works, and adjusting the approach as therapy progresses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 26 years of experience working with adults on anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an MA Psychologist, listed as PSY8098, and practices in Massachusetts.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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