about Chuck Genre
Read on, friends, to learn a few tidbits about Chuck.
A former criminologist turned educator and psychotherapist, Chuck has spent over twenty years teaching, coaching and counseling. From teaching high school and college students, to running workshops and intensives on emotional intelligence, men’s development, meditation, and “Engage and Revere” (cultivating joy and wisdom), to over a dozen years in private clinical practice, Chuck’s experience with a broad range of clients (sex, gender, age, life circumstance) has helped him understand how to effectively and efficiently help people. Chuck’s professional and personal experiences have shaped his therapeutic mentoring approach.
He calls his philosophy “natural utilization,” as it creatively blends a variety of modalities to help clients at the conscious and unconscious levels, including Ericksonian therapy, positive depth psychology, experiential approaches, practical neuroscience, Internal Family Systems, Wholeness Work, Jungian, trauma-informed therapies, and, of course, laughter.
He regards himself a student of psychological and spiritual approaches that awaken consciousness and circumvent unhelpful ego-mindedness. For more than just spiritual sustenance, Chuck sees these approaches as containing tremendous psychological value. “Presence,” to him, is a blossoming expression of modern day awake-ness, a living tao, a contentment with the ebbs and flow of life while dropping the need to chase feelings.
As the final protege of the venerable and pioneering therapist, Dr. George Hay, Chuck fully embraces Dr. Hay’s example of relentless loving encouragement. He lives in Western Massachusetts with his family.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MA)
Chuck is licensed in Massachusetts where he currently resides in the Amherst area.
Licensed Professional Counselor (La.)
Chuck is licensed in the state of Louisiana. A New Orleans native and ‘Who Dat!’ loyalist).
Mass. Certified Clinical Supervisor (MCCS)
Chuck is certified to supervise budding and experienced therapists.
Certified Integrative Life Coach & Clinical Hypnotist
Chuck has extensive training in working with the subconsious mind.