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Dr. Charles Roberts is a counselor, educator, entrepreneur, and behavioral health innovator with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, clinicians, and organizations navigate the complexities of mental health care. Widely recognized for his expertise in behavioral therapies, clinician development, practice operations, and behavioral health technology, he has dedicated his career to making evidence-based treatment more effective, accessible, and practical.A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Roberts earned his undergraduate degree from Wabash College, where he studied Psychology, English, and Education, before completing both his Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and his Doctorate in Counselor Education at the University of Cincinnati.Throughout his career, Dr. Roberts has maintained a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, with particular expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). For more than a decade, he has served as a DBT trainer, supervisor, and consultant, helping clinicians and organizations implement high-quality behavioral treatment programs. His experience spans inpatient, intensive outpatient, private practice, and healthcare leadership settings, giving him a unique perspective on the challenges facing both patients and providers.In 2006, he founded Compass Point Counseling, growing it into a respected multi-state behavioral health practice. Following its acquisition and rebranding as Mindfully in 2022, he continued with the organization as senior vice president and head of clinical services, overseeing clinical operations, quality initiatives, and professional development programs. He has built, acquired, merged, and sold behavioral health practices and has consulted with organizations nationwide on clinical quality, operations, and leadership.Dr. Roberts is also the founder of Practice Resources Network and the Behavioral Learning Institute, organizations dedicated to advancing behavioral health education, consultation, and innovation. His mission is to make mental health education clear, practical, and actionable, helping people move beyond awareness to create lasting change.Outside of his professional work, Dr. Roberts is a classically trained pianist with a lifelong passion for music. He is also an automotive enthusiast, whose interests range from restoring and exhibiting classic automobiles on the Concours d'Elegance circuit to high-performance driving and motorsports. He founded Track Academy, a performance driving company that provides advanced driver training and instruction in BMW race cars and high-performance vehicles. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida, with his wife and four children.
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