Charles Orwig, LCSW
North Carolina · 4 years in practice
Charles Orwig is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in North Carolina.
License and registration
- LCSW, North Carolina
- C017317 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1548869035 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 4
- 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 Charles
Charles Orwig is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in North Carolina. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and family or relationship concerns. He also supports those dealing with trauma, self-esteem struggles, and motivation problems.
Charles aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation about your goals. He adapts the pace and plan to fit what you need right now.
Background and approach
In sessions he uses straightforward techniques drawn from approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered work. That means identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and keeping the conversation focused on what matters to you. He also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and EMDR when trauma is involved.
Charles has four years of professional experience as an LCSW. He works to create a supportive setting where people can name problems and try different ways to move forward. The emphasis is on simple, achievable steps rather than jargon.
People who reach out are often dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, grief around separation or divorce, issues with control or codependency, and feelings of guilt or isolation. Charles helps people sort through these concerns and make a plan for change.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Charles lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Workplace issues
Approaches Charles names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
Evidence-informed approaches delivered online
Charles uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life. CBT is practical and often focuses on small experiments you can try between sessions to see what shifts. He also uses client-centered therapy, which centers the conversation on your priorities and relies on respectful, nonjudgmental listening to help you find your own solutions. When trauma is a central concern, Charles may draw on EMDR techniques to address distress linked to traumatic memories.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Charles works collaboratively to match methods to your needs, goals, and preferences. He will talk through options and adjust the plan as you learn what works best for you.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for a full conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can work for quicker check-ins, and texting can support short updates between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include communication problems, codependency, divorce and separation, and feelings of isolation.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused with practical exercises. Charles uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and EMDR when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background informs his focus on practical steps and supportive dialogue.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices with that state listed as his location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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