- CBT informed
- Addiction recovery experience
- Practical coping skills
About Charles
Charles Bugh is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with nearly three decades in mental health and addiction work. He brings practical experience from emergency medicine and field rescue to his counseling. He emphasizes clear, direct conversation and problem-solving in sessions.
He often starts by helping people identify patterns that keep stress and panic cycling. That can mean looking at thoughts, daily habits, and how people respond when they feel overwhelmed. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and draws on motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques when helpful.
Charles has long experience with addiction and recovery and understands 12-step approaches. He also has background in emergency response and community volunteer work, which informs how he helps clients manage crisis reactions and high-stress jobs.
In sessions he focuses on practical strategies you can try between meetings. That may include short behavioral experiments, simple grounding practices, or clear steps to change unhelpful routines. His style is straightforward and goal-oriented.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, panic, mood problems, relationship strain, grief, and work-related stress. He encourages collaboration on realistic goals and step-by-step progress.
How his approaches shape online work
Charles commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety and panic, and offers specific exercises to test new ways of coping. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity and improve awareness of bodily signals.He also integrates Motivational Interviewing when people are weighing change. That approach uses guided questions and reflection to help clarify values and strengthen commitment to goals. Together these methods aim to be collaborative: the therapist and client decide which strategies to try based on needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy with him, confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. The therapist will help match an approach and schedule to your goals so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Charles address?
He works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and career stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, goal-focused approach that emphasizes practical steps people can try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has about 29 years of experience in mental health and addiction settings and has worked in emergency medicine and field rescue roles.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LMHC credential and is based in Indiana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.