Charlene Mabins, LCSW
Illinois · 10 years in practice
Charlene Mabins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem struggles.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149026527 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1548956634 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Charlene
Charlene Mabins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She focuses on practical, compassionate support for those coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. Charlene speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable.
She begins by listening to what matters most to each person and then shapes sessions around those goals. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth.
Background and approach
Sessions center on understanding emotions, building skills for daily life, and finding ways to respond differently to painful patterns. Charlene draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods. She mixes talk, practical exercises, and mindfulness techniques based on what a person needs that week.
This helps keep sessions focused and useful. With ten years of experience as an LCSW in Illinois, she has supported people through issues such as attachment concerns, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, and major life transitions. She pays attention to how past patterns shape current relationships and choices.
People who choose Charlene can expect straightforward guidance, gentle challenge when helpful, and an emphasis on real-world skills. She aims to help clients build steadier emotional responses and more workable routines for everyday life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Charlene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Charlene names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns in how people respond to strong emotions. Online EFT sessions help clients name feelings, understand core needs, and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that fit their values. In remote sessions ACT uses guided exercises and mindfulness practices to build flexibility and purpose in daily life.
Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person leads the conversation. That approach fits well online because it keeps attention on the client’s priorities while the therapist reflects and supports.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. This is done together, and plans can change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or shorter coaching-style exchanges. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving, or mobility limits and allow continued support when in-person visits aren’t possible.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Charlene help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes, among other related topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining emotion-focused work with practical skills and mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and practices with that credential in mind.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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