Charles Alford, M.A., LMHCA, SUDP

Member since April 4, 2022

I am a faith-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) who has a passion for working with individual adults, young adults, couples, and families. I believe transformation is achieved through a higher power combined with psychotherapy.

My approach is tailored to meet your goals and may include helping you solve your problems, develop your strengths, and provide skills to increase your daily life effectiveness.

My deliverance when working with clients is faith-based, collaborative, and non-judgmental. My theoretical orientation is client-centered and existential.

I am a graduate of Antioch University Seattle. In 2020, I earned a degree in Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from a CACREP-accredited program. CACREP is the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs and is the highest level of education accreditation within the profession. I also have a Certificate in Multicultural Counseling. The Multicultural Counseling specialization is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills related to the multicultural competencies applied in clinical and community settings. The intent of this specialization is to equip counselors with an advanced understanding of multicultural dynamics and strategies when promoting clinical change and social advocacy within diverse communities.

I received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Human Services at the University of Phoenix. I also have a Certificate of Achievement in Alcohol and Drug Counseling from Bellevue College. I am a Washington State and state-certified Chemical Dependency Professional (CP60145037).

Specialties: Substance Abuse, PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Coping Skills

https://www.alfordcounseling.org