Charaya Upton is a dedicated and compassionate licensed professional counselor (LPC, MHSP, NCC) whose primary focus lies in assisting couples in enhancing their communication and overall connection. Currently, she is on the path to becoming a Gottman Certified Therapist, having achieved Level 3 training in this esteemed approach. Charaya's passion also extends to working with children, adolescents, early adults, and adults. She brings extensive experience in addressing various mental health disorders, including psychosis, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and grief and loss. Charaya offers a genuine, down-to-earth counseling experience, focusing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for individual clients to help them process thoughts and facilitate their growth and understanding. For trauma work, she employs the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach, guiding clients in exploring their internal world. Additionally, Charaya utilizes child-centered Play Therapy (CCPT) for the younger clientele. Individuals struggling with mental health symptoms or navigating challenging relationships will find Charaya an attentive listener, ready to offer guidance on their path to recovery and connection improvement.