CHARLES KARSTERS, LMHC, LPCC
LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor)
Honolulu, HI
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
Online EMDR and trauma-informed therapy for adults in Hawaii, California, and Washington. I help people navigate trauma, anxiety, overthinking, and emotional patterns that feel difficult to change, with an approach that integrates insight, emotional awareness, and nervous system regulation.
Do you find yourself overthinking, feeling anxious, or reacting in ways you understand but struggle to change? Perhaps you've gained insight into your patterns through previous therapy, yet certain feelings or reactions continue to show up in your relationships, work, or everyday life.
I'm Charles Karsters, a licensed mental health counselor and professional clinical counselor providing online psychotherapy for adults in Hawaii, California, and Washington.
My approach integrates EMDR therapy, psychodynamic exploration, somatic awareness, and parts work. Together, we explore not only what you're experiencing, but also how earlier experiences, emotional patterns, and nervous system responses may be influencing your life today.
Therapy is a collaborative process. I offer a supportive, thoughtful space where we can slow down, become curious about your experiences, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, chronic stress, overthinking, and difficult life transitions. My goal is to help you develop greater emotional awareness, flexibility, and a stronger connection with yourself.
I offer individual psychotherapy exclusively through secure online sessions.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Professional associations
Education
Argosy University, Hawaii Campus
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$150 - $180Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Venmo
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Out of Network
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Self-Pay Only
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA) University Health Alliance (UHA) AlohaCare Ohana Health Plan Devoted Health WellCare Carelon Behavioral Health First Health TriWest
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief & Loss
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- HIV / AIDS
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
Languages
- English
Website and social media