Dr. Lourna Charles , LCSW

Dr. Lourna Charles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with more than 11 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT matters, family dynamics, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and communication problems.

Her therapeutic style is warm, welcoming, and encouraging, informed by cognitive and humanistic perspectives. She focuses on meeting people where they are, helping them build practical skills to manage obstacles, and supporting exploration of new paths toward personal growth. As a clinician, she aims to empower and motivate clients to identify strengths, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful change.

Dr. Charles emphasizes a nonjudgmental and empathetic environment where sensitive issues can be discussed with assurance of personal nature of sessions and emotional support. She approaches each person as shaped by their unique life events and resilient capacities, and she works collaboratively to identify natural supports and strategies that promote greater well-being and purpose.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Lourna Charles integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing to support clients in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and coping practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation for issues like grief, relationship strain, and chronic stress. Motivational Interviewing helps clients explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change, which is useful for addictions, lifestyle adjustments, and making lasting behavioral shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work, and Dr. Charles collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy stays relevant and responsive to progress and setbacks.

Online therapy with Dr. Charles offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access support around work, family, and daily life, and allow therapists and clients to focus on practical strategies, skill building, and ongoing encouragement regardless of location.