- Solution focused
- LGBT perspective
- Mens wellbeing
About Charles
Charles Bihum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 35 years of experience. He encourages people who are struggling to reach out and take the first step toward change. He recognizes how hard it can be to move from simply surviving to actually enjoying life again. He aims to build a trusting working relationship where clients feel heard and understood.
Charles starts from a solution-focused base, looking for clear, practical steps that reduce stuck patterns. He helps people identify the problems that keep them from thriving and then works with them to try new ways of coping. His work includes common concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and relationship challenges.
He also brings lived experience as a member of the LGBTQ community and supports people facing issues related to gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, kink and alternative sex culture, and non-monogamous relationships. He offers help with body image, codependency, abandonment, commitment issues, and midlife transitions.
Charles describes therapy as a process of noticing patterns, testing small changes, and building on what works. He emphasizes hope, practical solutions, and restoring joy. He encourages people to explore possibilities and take manageable steps toward the life they want.
Clients interested in working with Charles can expect a practical, down-to-earth approach with attention to values and day-to-day functioning. He aims to make counseling understandable and useful for people ready to try a new way forward.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Charles emphasizes solution-focused work that helps people identify small, actionable steps to break unhelpful patterns. This approach is goal-oriented and useful for problems like anxiety, stress, and low mood because it concentrates on practical change rather than long explorations alone.He also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that target mood and relationship concerns. These methods typically involve noticing thought and behavior patterns, trying different responses, and building routines that support emotional stability and better relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist and client will work together to decide which techniques fit the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative process allows plans to be adjusted as progress is made and new needs appear.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing workday check-ins, or offering options that do not require being on camera. These practical benefits can help people sustain regular sessions and apply changes between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Charles commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. He also focuses on men's wellbeing and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a solution-focused approach that looks for concrete steps to reduce what keeps someone stuck. Sessions emphasize practical change and testing small new behaviors.
What is his professional background?
He has 35 years of counseling experience in Colorado and has worked with people from many backgrounds. He also mentions lived experience within the LGBTQ community.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.