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Dr. Lourna Charles, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Lourna

Dr. Lourna Charles is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania who blends cognitive and humanistic principles to help clients navigate stress, relationship struggles, trauma, mood concerns, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD.

Background and approach

With 11 years in the mental health field, she draws on practical, skills-based interventions alongside compassionate support to help people build resilience and find clearer pathways forward. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, guiding clients to develop coping strategies, improve communication, and make changes that support personal growth.

Dr. Charles works with individuals, couples, and families on a range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, intimacy concerns, parenting, bipolar symptoms, and LGBT-related matters.

Communication problems are an additional focus in her work. In session she aims to create a warm, respectful atmosphere where clients feel heard and valued.

Her goal is to identify strengths and natural supports while teaching tools to manage obstacles, reduce distress, and pursue meaningful goals. Dr.

Charles encourages hopeful, realistic steps toward improved functioning and greater emotional well-being.

Practical Approaches for Online Therapy and Coping



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn practical skills to change reactions and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can support emotion regulation and reduce reactivity in daily life. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring a person's values and motivation to encourage change, which can be helpful for addictions, ambivalence about life changes, and goal setting.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and will adapt methods over time so the chosen techniques align with what helps the client make progress and feel more capable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without major travel, allow for varied ways to communicate depending on the moment, and can be scheduled to fit clients' day-to-day responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of concerns listed in her specialties, including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addictions, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines cognitive approaches with humanistic values, offering practical skill-building alongside a warm, encouraging environment to foster resilience and growth.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience working in the mental health field with individuals, couples, and families.
Where is the therapist licensed to practice?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Pennsylvania; her credential is listed as PA LCSW CW020300.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services to people outside her state.
What session formats are available for meeting?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's needs and availability.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Lourna can help with

Dr. Lourna Charles works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.

Lourna works with individuals, couples, and families seeking counseling for various challenges.

How Lourna approaches therapy

Lourna's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Lourna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania, with 11 years of clinical experience.