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Online therapist

Dr. Lourna Charles

Calm, practical support for family and relationships

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Lourna

Dr. Lourna Charles is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania. She draws on 11 years of experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and other family issues.

She offers a warm, respectful approach and aims to guide clients toward practical steps that improve day-to-day life. Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what’s happening now and what they want to change. Dr.

Charles uses clear techniques to build coping skills, strengthen communication, and address patterns that get in the way.

Background and approach

She creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for those moments when it feels hard to talk. Her background includes work with individuals, couples, and families on topics such as trauma, grief, addiction, mood concerns, intimacy issues, and challenges related to LGBT identity. Communication problems are an additional focus, and she often helps people find better ways to connect with those they care about.

Dr. Charles blends cognitive approaches with humanistic principles. That means she helps clients notice and shift unhelpful thoughts while also honoring each person’s strengths and values.

The goal is to build practical strategies that fit a client’s life and priorities. She emphasizes collaboration and motivation when setting goals. Sessions are aimed at small, doable changes that add up over time.

For parents and families looking for clear steps and steady support, she offers a calm, encouraging presence to work alongside them.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and relationship work

Dr. Charles uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT focuses on small changes in thinking and action that lessen anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns over time.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps, and it supports building commitment to goals without pressure.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they pick techniques that match the situation and adjust them as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to continue consistent work when life is busy, when childcare is a concern, or when travel is difficult. The variety of formats supports ongoing, flexible contact so families and individuals can keep momentum between appointments.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

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 kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, trauma, grief, addictions, mood issues, ADHD, and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and encouraging. She combines practical strategies with respect for each person’s strengths and dignity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The therapist has 11 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals, couples, and families.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with the Pennsylvania LCSW credential PA LCSW CW020300.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and the practice accepts clients from other countries.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English

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