Charles Bugh
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About
Charles Bugh is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 29 years of experience supporting people through mental health and addiction-related concerns. He also holds the LCAC credential and brings extensive familiarity with the 12-step model for recovery, integrating it when it matches a client’s goals and stage of change.
His counseling style is often grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and make workable changes in daily life. While CBT is a common foundation in his work, he also incorporates other methods as appropriate, including Motivational Interviewing and CISM interventions, tailoring the process to the situation at hand.
In addition to his counseling background, Charles has been active in emergency medicine and has experience as an EMT-A, along with wilderness and swift water rescue. His involvement also includes HAM radio work, weather spotting, and ARES activities. Across more than two decades as a counselor, he has worked with individuals facing a wide range of concerns and is accustomed to meeting clients where they are with a steady, structured approach.
His counseling style is often grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and make workable changes in daily life. While CBT is a common foundation in his work, he also incorporates other methods as appropriate, including Motivational Interviewing and CISM interventions, tailoring the process to the situation at hand.
In addition to his counseling background, Charles has been active in emergency medicine and has experience as an EMT-A, along with wilderness and swift water rescue. His involvement also includes HAM radio work, weather spotting, and ARES activities. Across more than two decades as a counselor, he has worked with individuals facing a wide range of concerns and is accustomed to meeting clients where they are with a steady, structured approach.
- Location:
- Indiana, United States
- Years Experience:
- 29
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Depression, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IN LMHC 39000805A
- NPI Number: 1073788758
- License: LMHC (Indiana)
Therapy Tools, Anywhere You Are in Indiana
Charles Bugh often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT can be especially helpful for building day-to-day coping skills, shifting patterns that keep stress going, and creating practical steps toward change.He may also use Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative style that helps clients explore ambivalence and strengthen commitment to goals, particularly when making changes around habits, recovery, or life direction. Mindfulness Therapy can be incorporated as well, emphasizing attention and awareness in the present moment to support steadier responses to stress and intense emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Charles works with clients to clarify what they want from therapy and then adjust the pace and methods to fit their needs, goals, and preferences over time.
Online therapy makes it easier to get support in a format that fits real life. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, shifting energy levels, or times when meeting face-to-face is not practical.
How much experience does Charles Bugh have?
Charles Bugh has 29 years of experience providing counseling support.
Is Charles Bugh a licensed therapist?
Yes. Charles Bugh is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). His license is listed as IN LMHC 39000805A.
In which languages does Charles Bugh provide therapy?
Charles Bugh provides therapy in English.
Where is Charles Bugh located?
Charles Bugh is located in Indiana.
How can I work with Charles Bugh as my therapist?
You can work with Charles Bugh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Charles Bugh work with international clients?
No. Charles Bugh does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Charles Bugh cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.