- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Lourna
Dr. Lourna Charles is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania. She brings 11 years of experience in the mental health field and works with adults facing a range of challenges.
Her aim is to help people find practical ways to cope and move forward. She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels hard and what is working. Sessions often focus on building skills for stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship concerns.
Background and approach
Parenting and communication problems are also frequent topics she addresses in sessions. Her style is warm and encouraging. She meets people where they are and helps them set realistic goals.
That can mean learning new ways to respond to triggers, finding motivation to change behaviors, or working through grief and loss. Dr. Charles draws on cognitive techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking.
She also uses humanistic ideas to honor each person’s strengths and values. Together these approaches aim to boost resilience and improve everyday functioning. Many people come with worries about intimacy, anger, bipolar mood swings, ADHD, or trauma and abuse.
In work with LGBT concerns and coping with life changes, she focuses on practical strategies and steady encouragement. The overall goal is to help people build skills that fit into their daily lives and relationships.
What Lourna works with
Everything Lourna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lourna helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Communication problems
Approaches Lourna lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches for practical change
Dr. Charles commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and homework that target anxiety, depression, or behavior patterns causing stress.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people slow down and notice their reactions in the moment. Mindfulness practices can reduce reactivity, improve emotional regulation, and make parenting or relationship moments easier to handle.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods as progress is made. That way treatment fits the person's life rather than the other way around.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from wherever the client is located. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around parenting duties and other obligations.
Questions people ask about Lourna
What concerns does Dr. Charles help address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar, ADHD, LGBT concerns, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and encouraging with practical focus. She meets people where they are and works on realistic goals using cognitive and humanistic ideas.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 11 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals, couples, and families in various counseling settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, and practices from that state.
What languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model 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 sessions based on therapist availability.
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