Charles King, LMFT — Therapist in Illinois

Hi there, I'm Charles!

I help people who feel stuck in their relationships learn how to communicate better and set boundaries that actually work. I use practical, skills-based approaches like CBT and DBT, so it’s not just talking—it’s real tools people can use right away. A lot of my clients are trying to break patterns they’ve been repeating for years.

My focus

I specialize in working with people who feel stuck in their relationships and want clear, practical ways to communicate better and set boundaries. My ideal clients are motivated, open to feedback, and ready to actively work on changing patterns that aren’t serving them.

My approach

I focus on helping you understand what’s keeping you stuck and giving you real tools to change it. I use approaches like CBT and DBT to help you improve communication, manage emotions, and build healthier boundaries—especially in your relationships.

My communication style

I bring a straightforward and collaborative style to therapy. I aim to be both supportive and honest, helping clients feel understood while also gently challenging patterns that may be keeping them stuck. My tone is practical and focused, with an emphasis on real-life application and meaningful change.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into becoming a therapist developed from a desire to better understand human behavior—especially within relationships—and to help people create meaningful change in their lives. This has shaped my practical, skills-focused approach, where insight is paired with tools that clients can actively use.

My goals for you

We’ll work together to figure out what you want to change and create a clear plan to get there. I’ll help you break things down into manageable steps, give you tools to use in real life, and check in regularly to make sure you’re making progress.

Our first session

In the first session, we’ll talk about what’s been going on and what you’d like to be different. I’ll ask questions to understand your situation and help us start creating a plan, so you have a clear idea of where we’re headed.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Christian, Mormon, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 4 more

Focus populations

Military/Veterans

Cancer

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Cigna
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Divinity (MDIV) in Divinity & Marriage and Family Therapy from Amridge University.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Charles King