Charmaine Rable

My communication style

I like to create a comfortable, trusting down-to-earth tone that encourages clients to engage and feel that they are a part of the therapeutic process. I meet clients where they are and then determine the best approach that may include the use of humor, education, empathic listening, and skill-building practices.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became interested in psychology at a young age and began taking classes in high school. Along came life detours and transitions. I began working with Developmentally Disabled adults and found that I enjoyed learning to work with people and assisting them to meet their full potential.

My goals for you

First, we talk about their concerns and what they would like to gain from therapy. Then we process what the short-term and long-term goals are. I like to break goals down into realistic, doable steps. I always make sure to get my client's feedback and input through the process.

Our first session

I will ask what brought them to seek therapy and then listen to their concerns and hopes. I'm very much an interactive therapist and will engage when appropriate. My approach is solution-focused, but it really depends on where the client is at during the session.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White