About Charity Wabuke, (she/her), LMFT
Charity Wabuke is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University and operates a private practice in Southern California.
As a woman of color, Charity is dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and providing compassionate, culturally responsive care. She works with individuals who have experienced oppression, discrimination, or difficulties integrating into professional life as a minority.
Her clinical expertise focuses on supporting young adults and adults navigating Trauma, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and related anxiety disorders, Depression, Life Stressors, and Women’s Challenges. In addition, Charity is certified in Brainspotting and is a Brainspotting Consultant.
In addition to her clinical practice, Charity has held key leadership roles, including Director of Mental Health at a co-occurring inpatient residential treatment center for youth, Program Manager for a community-based substance abuse and Mental Health program, and Clinical Director at a residential treatment center for young women survivors of sex trafficking and substance abuse. She has also supervised Marriage and Family Therapist Interns in multiple settings, helping to shape the next generation of clinicians.
Beyond her work as a therapist and supervisor, Charity was an adjunct professor, teaching Advanced Development Psychology to Master’s-level psychology students. She is also a sought-after speaker and educator, having served as a guest lecturer on Clinical Documentation – DMH for graduate students since 2020. Her speaking engagements include:
“I Graduated, Now What… Navigating Your Clinical Career After Graduation”
“Supervision Settings with Trauma-Impacted Clients, including Co-Occurring Disorders”
“Effective Strategies for Intervening with Youth Experiencing Crisis and Complex Needs in Substance Use Disorder Treatment”
“Providing Clinically Responsive Care to Special Populations of Youth”
Living Your Dash – If not now, when!
Charity is also the author of I Am… A Journey of Personal Growth and Mental Wellness, a workbook designed to guide individuals toward self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth.
With a commitment to clinical excellence, mentorship, and transformative healing, Charity continues to empower individuals and communities in their journey toward lasting wellness.
I Graduated Now What…. Navigating Your Clinical Career After Graduation
Are you a recent graduate unsure of your next career steps? I Graduated, Now What? Navigating Your Clinical Career After Graduation is designed to help you transition from student to successful clinician with confidence. This presentation will provide practical strategies to identify career opportunities, importance of identifying a niche, explore multiple streams of income, and set yourself up for long-term success. You’ll learn how to balance client care with self-care and maintain a fulfilling career path. Join us and gain the tools to take the next step in your clinical journey with clarity and purpose.