Therapist in Clarkston, Michigan Charles Pearlstein, Therapist
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 0-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Charles Pearlstein, MSW, LMSW
Charles Pearlstein LMSW ACSW is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist in Michigan. He has been practicing since 1989. He received both his Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees in Clinical Social Work from Wayne State University School of Social Work in Detroit , MI. He also has training from The Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute in Farmington Hills and other post Graduate training as well.
Charles believes in a treatment philosophy that encompasses the whole individual. He uses both Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic therapy approaches. Charles works with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
His leisure activities include home improvement, gardening taking trips to museums, reading, music, and exercise.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Later Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Pain Management
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Care Network of Michigan
- Blue Care Network of Michigan-Medicare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-Medicare
- Blue Cross Complete-Medicaid
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Champs Medicaid-Medicaid
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance Plan
- Health Alliance Plan-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- McLaren Health Plan
- McLaren Health Plan-Medicaid
- McLaren Health Plan-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Meridian Health Plan
- Meridian Health Plan-Medicaid
- Meridian Health Plan-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Physicians Health Network (PHP)
- Physicians Health Network (PHP)-Medicare
- Priority Health
- Priority Health-Medicaid
- Priority Health-Medicare
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT for Insomnia
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Faith-Based Treatment
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Wayne State University
Professional | 1991
Detroit, MI, US
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Wayne State University School of Social Work
Undergraduate | 1988
Detroit, MI, US
Languages
- English
- Hebrew
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Charles Pearlstein. You can also call 248-922-2300 to have someone assist you.
Charles Pearlstein generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 248-922-2300 to find out Charles Pearlstein's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Charles Pearlstein:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Care Network of Michigan
- Blue Care Network of Michigan-Medicare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-Medicare
- Blue Cross Complete-Medicaid
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Champs Medicaid-Medicaid
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance Plan
- Health Alliance Plan-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- McLaren Health Plan
- McLaren Health Plan-Medicaid
- McLaren Health Plan-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Meridian Health Plan
- Meridian Health Plan-Medicaid
- Meridian Health Plan-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Physicians Health Network (PHP)
- Physicians Health Network (PHP)-Medicare
- Priority Health
- Priority Health-Medicaid
- Priority Health-Medicare
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 248-922-2300 to see how we can help.
Charles Pearlstein is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Charles Pearlstein works at the following locations:
Yes, Charles Pearlstein does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Charles Pearlstein is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations:
- English
- Hebrew