Lorri Charnas , LISW

Lorri Charnas is a licensed social worker in Ohio with 25 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, depression, and a range of life challenges. As an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker, she combines professional knowledge with a respectful, strengths-based outlook that recognizes each client as the expert on their own story.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, tailoring interventions to match an individual’s needs and goals while emphasizing the personal strengths clients already possess. Lorri encourages clients to take courageous steps toward change and frames those steps as part of a larger journey toward greater insight, self-compassion, and balance.

Guided by the personal motto "life begins at the end of your comfort zone!" she supports people who are ready to explore new ways of coping and living. Her practice is focused on helping clients gain clarity, build resilience, and find more joy in daily life. Lorri offers steady guidance as clients work through challenges, with the aim of helping them feel better and more well-balanced over time.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Lorri Charnas uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building for stress and anxiety - helping clients learn coping strategies, manage intense emotions, and develop healthier responses to daily pressures. These approaches aim to reduce overwhelm and improve functioning by strengthening concrete skills and thought patterns.

She also applies evidence-informed methods to support people coping with grief, loss, and mood-related challenges. This work centers on processing difficult emotions, restoring routine and self-care, and identifying meaningful ways to move forward after change or loss.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Lorri works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier for clients to access consistent care without major schedule disruption. These formats offer flexibility in timing and communication style, supporting ongoing progress even when life is busy or changing.