Charita Graham, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 23 years in practice

Charita Graham is a licensed counselor in Illinois with 23 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180005629 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1376081554 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 23
Languages: English

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About Charita

Charita Graham is a licensed counselor in Illinois with 23 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She offers calm, steady support when life feels overwhelming. Her approach aims to build confidence and motivation so people can move toward a more fulfilling life.

She starts by listening to each person’s story and noticing strengths they already have. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that add up over time.

Background and approach

Conversations are straightforward and focused on what matters most to the client in day-to-day life. Charita helps people work through communication problems, guilt and shame, and social anxiety. She also supports those coping with life changes and working to grow self-love.

The work often includes learning new ways to talk to oneself and others, and practicing skills between sessions. The therapist treats each person as the expert on their own experience and partners with them to set achievable goals. She emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who want a clear, down-to-earth approach often find this style helpful. Sessions can use a mix of conversation and skill-building depending on the person’s needs. Charita aims to make starting therapy simple and to help clients feel more capable of handling daily stressors and relationship hurdles.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building

Charita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try more balanced ways of thinking; this is useful for anxiety, low mood, and self-criticism. Another approach emphasizes building practical coping skills and step-by-step behavior changes to reduce stress and improve confidence, which helps with motivation and everyday challenges.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit those needs. Clients and the therapist decide together what to focus on and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is good for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and busy days while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical tools.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Charita help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, self-love, and social anxiety.

What is the therapy style like?

The approach is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, identifying strengths, and practicing small, practical steps between meetings.

How much experience does the therapist have?

Charita brings 23 years of professional work experience to her practice, applying that background to everyday concerns and long-term change.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds an LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and payment work?

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

How do I begin working with Charita?

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