Meet Charles Orwig
LCSW, LCAS-A

My name is Charles Orwig. I completed my Bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University in 2016. My interest in mental health took root during my military service from 2008 to 2016. Back then, I faced challenges that went undiagnosed for years. Those personal struggles shaped my desire to help others who feel lost or overwhelmed by their own mental health concerns.

In 2017, I started a bail bonds business in Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton, NC. That work put me face-to-face with people in crisis. In 2018 alone, I lost 32 clients to overdoses and suicides. Each one was someone I had spoken with and tried to support. Seeing these tragedies pushed me to do more. I used the remainder of my GI Bill benefits to earn a Master’s in Social Work. From there, I served as an Addictions Counselor and later joined a psychiatric facility to broaden my experience.

In 2021, while working with the Veterans Affairs, I began to address my own pain linked to my years of service. This process opened my eyes to the importance of seeking help and taught me the value of honest self-reflection. I now share that understanding with those who come to me for guidance. Each day, I see how therapy can provide hope and direction, no matter what someone may have lived through.

Today, I’m grateful to offer free consultations for new clients. My focus is on creating a safe environment where people can unpack their struggles and begin to heal. My own journey reminds me that nobody has to face mental health challenges alone. I look forward to walking alongside those who decide to take this step toward change.