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Dr. Lourna Charles

Dr. Lourna Charles

LCSW

Pennsylvania

Compassionate, practical support for everyday challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW020300
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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    • Motivation and change
    • Goal focused
    • Warm listening

    About Lourna

    Dr. Lourna Charles is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania who uses practical, client-centered methods to help people move forward. She brings 11 years of experience in mental health and aims to create a warm, respectful setting where people feel heard and supported.

    She focuses on common life challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses relationship and communication problems, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, and self-esteem. LGBT-related concerns are included among her focus areas.

    Dr. Charles draws on cognitive approaches and humanistic principles to guide sessions. She helps people identify strengths, set goals, and try practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Sessions often include skill building, problem solving, and steps to reduce obstacles that get in the way of progress.

    Clients can expect a welcoming, encouraging atmosphere where the therapist listens without judgment. Dr. Charles emphasizes meeting people where they are and supporting gradual change at a comfortable pace. She aims to help clients build resilience and find clearer paths forward.

    Her goal is to help people discover practical options and steady supports they can use after therapy. The focus is on collaboration, skill development, and realistic steps toward improved well-being.

  2. Motivation, Skills, and Practical Steps for Online Therapy

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people find their own reasons for change. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and collaborative planning to build motivation for steps like reducing substance use, improving habits, or working through ambivalence.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns, test new beliefs, and practice skills that reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve day-to-day functioning.

    Finding the best approach usually happens together. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. Therapy is a collaborative process aimed at practical progress and clearer next steps.

    The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain regular appointments and to practice skills between meetings without changing daily routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problems

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    Common issues include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and communication problems, and coping with life changes. Additional areas listed are addictions, bipolar, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, parenting, intimacy-related issues, and LGBT concerns.

    How would you describe the therapy style?

    The approach is welcoming and encouraging, guided by cognitive and humanistic perspectives. Sessions focus on listening, goal setting, and practical steps to manage problems.

    What background and experience does the therapist have?

    The therapist has 11 years of experience in the mental health field working with people seeking counseling for a range of challenges. That experience informs a supportive, skills-based approach.

    Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?

    The therapist holds a Pennsylvania LCSW credential and practices from Pennsylvania.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether remote or in-person sessions are offered.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

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

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist 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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