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Online therapist

Dorothy Charest

Supportive, practical therapy for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LMHC, LPC
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Dorothy

Dorothy Charest is a licensed clinician practicing in Florida with 18 years of experience. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, and related concerns. She aims to make sessions straightforward and useful for someone looking for real change.

Dorothy adapts tools from several approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, listening space and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used when clients want clear goals and steps to move forward. Her work often covers difficult topics such as grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also brings experience with obsessive and compulsive patterns, process addictions, and concerns tied to sexual assault and abuse.

Language used in sessions is plain and focused on practical next steps. Sessions can take different formats to suit schedules, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Dorothy explains options clearly and helps each person choose what fits best.

People who reach out can expect a nonjudgmental approach and a focus on straightforward tools and goals. The initial steps involve a brief matching process and scheduling so work can begin in a clear, manageable way.

How her approaches work online and what to expect

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, listening space where the client’s concerns lead the process. It helps people feel heard and more able to consider change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches clear tools to shift those patterns over time.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dorothy will work together with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. Goals and methods are revisited as work progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy lives. These options make it easier to schedule regular check-ins, try different ways of communicating, and keep momentum between sessions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same therapeutic tools, adapted to what works best for each person.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dorothy commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career issues, and related areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines a listening, client-centered stance with practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including mood, trauma, and addictive behaviors.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials with listed details FL LMHC MH17918 and VA LPC 0701004762, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English

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