- Warm and encouraging
- Strengths based
- Family and parenting
About Lourna
Dr. Lourna Charles is an LCSW practicing in Pennsylvania. She brings 11 years of mental health experience and aims to create a warm, respectful space for people seeking help with personal and family challenges.
She focuses on practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Parenting concerns, communication problems, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and addiction are also part of her work. She also supports people navigating bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, low self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns.
Her approach blends cognitive ideas with a humanistic stance. Sessions emphasize clear steps and everyday skills you can use between meetings. She talks through goals with each person and looks for strengths to build on rather than just focusing on problems.
Dr. Charles describes her style as warm, encouraging, and nonjudgmental. She aims to meet people where they are and to help them develop strategies for coping and change. That can mean learning new ways to respond to stress, improving communication, or finding motivation to try different paths.
People can expect a collaborative relationship that balances practical tools and emotional support. The aim is to help you identify supports, build resilience, and take manageable steps toward greater well-being. If you want to start, follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Charles uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. This approach focuses on concrete steps you can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily routines.She also uses mindfulness-based techniques to help people notice their thoughts and bodily reactions without judgment. These practices can reduce stress and improve awareness when emotions feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss your goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit your situation. The process is collaborative and shaped by your needs rather than a preset program.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not specify formats. Ask about available session types when you schedule. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed, while phone or video choices can accommodate lower bandwidth or a quicker appointment style.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Charles address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting and family concerns, bipolar and ADHD, anger, self-esteem, and LGBT-related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental. She combines clear, practical steps with emotional support to help people reach their goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals, couples, and family-related concerns.
Where is Dr. Charles based and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania and holds the PA LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.