Charlene Thiede, LMSW, LISW
Licensed social worker with 37 years experience
- Person centered strengths-based care
- Experienced with children and families
- Phone video chat messaging
About Charlene Thiede
Charlene Thiede is a licensed clinical social worker practicing with credentials as an LMSW and an LISW, indicating advanced social work licensure and independent clinical practice. She centers her work on a person-centered, strengths-based framework that begins where clients are in the present and builds on existing resources to support forward movement.
Trained in several clinical methods, Charlene integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy for children, and Solution-Focused techniques to suit each person’s needs. She helps clients explore their current challenges, clarify the changes they want to make, and develop practical steps toward those goals.
Her career began as a school social worker, a role that provided direct insight into the obstacles children face in educational settings and led to specialization in supporting children and their families. She later provided behavioral health counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in a private mental health clinic, and subsequently worked within a large family service agency.
Across settings, Charlene aims for each session to leave clients feeling more hopeful and confident about moving forward. A receptionist once remarked that clients often arrive looking sad and leave with a smile, an observation Charlene keeps close as a measure of meaningful progress.
Trained in several clinical methods, Charlene integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy for children, and Solution-Focused techniques to suit each person’s needs. She helps clients explore their current challenges, clarify the changes they want to make, and develop practical steps toward those goals.
Her career began as a school social worker, a role that provided direct insight into the obstacles children face in educational settings and led to specialization in supporting children and their families. She later provided behavioral health counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in a private mental health clinic, and subsequently worked within a large family service agency.
Across settings, Charlene aims for each session to leave clients feeling more hopeful and confident about moving forward. A receptionist once remarked that clients often arrive looking sad and leave with a smile, an observation Charlene keeps close as a measure of meaningful progress.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Charlene Thiede have?
Charlene Thiede has 37 years of experience.
Is Charlene Thiede a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LMSW and LISW. License details are MI LMSW 6801099157 and IA LISW 00438.
In which languages does Charlene Thiede provide therapy?
Charlene Thiede provides therapy in English.
Where is Charlene Thiede located?
Charlene Thiede is located in Iowa.
How can I work with Charlene Thiede as my therapist?
Clients can work with Charlene Thiede through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Charlene Thiede work with international clients?
Charlene Thiede does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Charlene Thiede cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Charlene commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients' own goals and strengths guide the process, which is helpful for building self-confidence and exploring personal values. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. DBT combines acceptance and change strategies, teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can aid those coping with intense emotions or relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Charlene works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors methods so the chosen strategies fit the individual and the situation. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and workable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to access care. Licensed professionals and therapists, including Charlene, provide sessions by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to receive support from home, during travel, or between life obligations. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistent appointments and apply therapeutic skills in everyday settings.