About Lourna
Dr. Lourna Charles is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and trauma. She brings 11 years of experience in mental health to sessions and focuses on building skills that make day-to-day life easier.
Dr. Charles aims to create a warm, respectful space where people can speak honestly about hard topics. Her approach draws on cognitive methods and humanistic values to guide short- and longer-term work.
How Lourna works
That means she helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small changes, while also honoring each person’s values and strengths. Sessions often include problem solving, communication practice, and steps to manage intense feelings. Dr.
Charles commonly addresses issues such as coping with life changes, grief, addictions, intimacy and parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and ADHD concerns, and LGBT-related matters. She also focuses on improving communication and handling relational strain in everyday life. Treatment plans are tailored to the problem and the person’s goals.
People can expect straightforward sessions that mix talk with practical exercises. Dr. Charles works to motivate change and build resilience through clear, achievable steps.
She supports clients as they develop tools for better mood regulation, healthier relationships, and more confident decision making. Online formats and flexible session styles are used to fit different schedules and needs. Dr.
Charles encourages a collaborative process so people feel involved in choosing goals and methods.
Lourna lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Lourna works with
The areas below are the ones Lourna selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
Online approaches that focus on thinking and goals
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change how they feel. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood management and usually involves short practical exercises to practice between sessions.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore readiness for change. It helps people weigh pros and cons, strengthen internal motivation, and set realistic steps toward goals like reducing addictive behaviors or making life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversations and skills practice, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video, and chat or messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine and keep momentum between meetings.
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