Lora Casteline , LPC

Lora Casteline is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 23 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. She also holds National Certified Counselor (NCC) recognition and is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in Pennsylvania - credentials that reflect additional training in counseling and specialized work with substance use concerns. Lora has focused much of her practice on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, and work through trauma and abuse, and she also has experience supporting those coping with grief and loss.

Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies to help individuals move toward a more satisfying, balanced life. Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Lora offers steady, experienced support for people ready to take that step and explore meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems by teaching practical skills for managing reactions and improving daily functioning.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, combines skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is especially useful for individuals struggling with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and acceptance of experience. This approach can help reduce rumination, improve focus, and support coping with stress and grief.

Determining the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lora works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into a busy life, access support from home, and maintain continuity of treatment when schedules or circumstances change.