- ACT and CBT methods
- Emotionally-Focused work
- Parenting and career
About Charlotte
Charlotte Cox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 42 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes, and she lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
She draws on practical tools to help people define what feels wrong and find ways to cope. Sessions often include identifying patterns, trying new strategies, and working toward concrete steps the person can take. She values clients' own knowledge of their story and uses that as the basis for change.
Much of her background includes work with trauma, including combat-related trauma, and with people connected to first responder or veteran issues. She has also supported those facing hospice and end-of-life concerns and people navigating workplace difficulties or questions of life purpose.
Her approach uses therapies that focus on thoughts, feelings, and actions. That can mean noticing unhelpful thinking, practicing new responses, and clarifying what matters to the client. She helps people build coping habits for insomnia, motivation, and daily stress.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. The emphasis is on small, usable steps rather than long explanations. People who come because of guilt or shame can expect conversations that look at behaviors, values, and ways to move forward.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then choosing actions that fit what matters. ACT can help people who feel stuck by guilt or shame to clarify their priorities and take small steps toward those priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In practice this means spotting patterns of thinking that keep someone stuck and trying out new ways of responding to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss the options, listen to the client's goals and preferences, and recommend techniques to try. Plans can change as the work progresses and both client and therapist review what helps.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or avoid needing to be on camera. These practical benefits often make regular appointments easier to keep.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
42+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Guilt and shame are listed among her additional focus areas.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses practical techniques from therapies like ACT and CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. The focus is on actions and values rather than moral judgement.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 42 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with trauma, including combat-related trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and practices with that credential in that state.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.