01 · Who Charles works with

Charles works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and depression

Charles lists 9 specialisms and 4 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Charles chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Charles's own words

What Charles says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist in Tennessee, I bring 14 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and personal growth. I specialize in addressing men's issues, communication difficulties, caregiver stress, and fostering self-love.

My therapeutic approach is compassionate and tailored, recognizing that each person's journey is unique. I offer a supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences, develop meaningful insights, and build resilience. Whether you're struggling with stress, relationship dynamics, or seeking personal understanding, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I aim to create a safe, respectful space that honors your individual experiences and goals. My work is grounded in understanding, validation, and collaborative healing, helping you move toward greater emotional well-being and personal empowerment.

Charles “Andrew” Baskin, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Charles works

The 4 approaches Charles lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Charles lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Charles's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Charles runs a session.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Emotionally Focused TherapyEFT

Built for couples and rooted in attachment: the recurring argument is treated as a cycle two people are stuck in rather than as one person's fault. Sessions work to interrupt the cycle and get to what each person is actually asking for underneath it.

Mindfulness-Based TherapyMBCT

Trains attention on what is happening right now - body, breath, the thought as it arrives - so distress can be observed rather than automatically acted on. Strongest evidence is in preventing depression from recurring, and it is usually taught as a practice you keep doing outside the session.

Motivational InterviewingMI

A way of talking about change with somebody who is genuinely in two minds about it. The therapist does not argue for the change; they help you say your own reasons out loud, which is the part that predicts whether it happens. Common around substance use and health behaviour.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Charles practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Charles's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Charles at this point.

2. Naming Charles specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Charles is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Charles.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

2 questions worth asking Charles

Built from what Charles actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Charles's - Charles has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LMFT

Licensed in

North Carolina

Licence

NC LMFT 2126, TN LMFT 1768

Licence number

2126

Licence expires

1 Jul 2027

NPI

1033635057

Years in practice

14

Gender

Male

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Charles's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Charles. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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