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Lora Casteline

Lora Casteline

LPC

Pennsylvania

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Pennsylvania / PC015189
Experience
23 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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    • Motivational approach
    • Skills focused
    • Nonjudgmental support

    About Lora

    Lora Casteline is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with over two decades of experience in mental health and substance use work. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Lora aims to create a calm space where people can talk about difficult feelings without judgment. She encourages small, manageable steps toward a more fulfilling life.

    In sessions she uses practical methods that help people change unhelpful patterns and cope with intense emotions. Motivational Interviewing is one approach she draws on to help people find their own reasons for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness strategies are also part of her toolkit to build skills for daily life.

    Lora has worked with people facing grief and loss and those navigating mood-related challenges such as depression and bipolar disorder. She also supports those dealing with addiction, including smoking or vaping cessation, and related issues like codependency and substance use. First responder concerns and family of origin issues are within her experience as well.

    Her work often focuses on real-life goals like improving coping, reducing anxiety, managing anger, and clarifying life purpose. She aims to tailor each session to practical steps that fit a person's routine and goals. Lora brings steady experience and a direct, compassionate style to help people move forward.

    Clients can expect collaborative planning, skill building, and check-ins on progress. The emphasis is on workable changes rather than labels, and on pacing the work to match what each person can manage.

  2. How Lora’s Approaches Work Online

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by guiding honest talk about goals and barriers. It’s often useful for addiction concerns and any decision to shift habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing different ways of responding to them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

    Finding the right approach is a team effort. Lora will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit those needs. Together they set goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what works in everyday life.

    Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions tend to use less bandwidth and can work well for quick updates, while video sessions let the therapist and client pick up on facial cues during skills practice. Ask about format options when scheduling so sessions match personal needs and routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGrief

    Also works with

    LGBTAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Co-morbidityCodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposePost-traumatic stressSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    23+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Lora commonly address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD among other issues.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is practical and collaborative, using motivational methods and skills training to help people make small, sustainable changes.

    What is her clinical background and experience?

    She has 23 years of experience in mental health and substance use work, including supporting people through grief, addiction recovery, and mood challenges.

    What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

    She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients served?

    Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available for meeting with her?

    Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

    How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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