Dr. Charleson is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing evidence-based psychotherapy in the state of Arizona since 2021. Dr. Charleson completed an APA accredited internship and residency at the Carl T. Hayden VAMC with a specialization in trauma-focused care. He has since pursued further training in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and other Cognitive Behavioral and ACT based interventions to treat a variety of anxiety driven conditions.

From Dr. Charleson: “My ideal client is any person or couple who is experiencing psychological distress that is interfering with their lives and is ready to partner with a compassionate professional to work towards healing, recovery, and growth. My practice is rooted in tenants of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and frequently involves gradually approaching difficult thoughts, emotions, and activities so a person can develop, maintain, or regain a sense of control in their life. Therapy begins with an assessment not only of psychological symptoms but also of your personal history and intersecting identities. This informs our treatment plan. I believe my job is to make myself obsolete as quickly as possible. I am happy to join you on your healing journey for as long as it takes, but my ultimate goal is to teach you to be your own psychologist so that your growth can continue long after our relationship ends.”