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Lourna Charles, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Lourna is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Lourna. View 26 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania

Recent reviews

Ms. Lourna Charles is a consummate professional. We have been with her for two years. She is an excellent listener who brings a wide range of tools to respond to situations that arise in sessions. She is very adaptable and practical. Her tone is soft but firm. She is very practical and client centered. She is very steady. She continues her research in the field. I have not always agreed with her methods but she clearly has a plan and she has brought us miraculous results. To me, Ms. Lourna has a wisdom beyond her years. I consider her work to be masterful.

Reviewed October 2024

Lourna is an excellent therapist, and has helped me manage my depressive and anxiety symptoms greatly. My mental health and stability have improved immensely.

Reviewed May 2024

More about Lourna

  • 11 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

My name is Lourna Charles. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania. I have over 11 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with individuals, couples and families seeking counseling for various challenges. I appreciate the courage you displayed in seeking professional help. Many have endured these challenges in silence. This journey ahead may be challenging. It is my hope that I can assist you with finding peace, strength, and to develop appropriate strategies to cope and overcome life’s challenges. Through your therapeutic journey, I hope to empower and motivate you to make the necessary changes that would promote personal growth. This may involve discovering a different path, building skills to manage obstacles or working to eliminate obstacles altogether. My role also consists of helping you find courage, inspiration, and simply being present with you as you face and navigate through life’s challenging moments.

My style of therapy involves providing a welcoming, warm, and encouraging environment. The two theoretical approaches that influence my style of therapy are Cognitive and Humanistic perspectives. I believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. My approach to therapy is to meet people where they are. As your therapist, I would guide you in navigating your challenges and provide the appropriate support to help you reach your goals.

Sharing personal problems with a stranger can be difficult. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathetic environment for you to discuss sensitive issues with assurance of confidentiality and emotional support. I believe that each significant event in one’s life impacts them in a unique way which creates resiliency. I hope to create a therapeutic setting where you feel safe to be open and honest with yourself about what you need and desire out of life. I am excited about the opportunity to assist you in identifying your strengths and natural supports to improve your overall happiness.

Specialties

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

Licenses

Lourna Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962687731.

  • LCSW · Pennsylvania · CW020300 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Lourna Charles

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

27 reviews

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Ms. Lourna Charles is a consummate professional. We have been with her for two years. She is an excellent listener who brings a wide range of tools to respond to situations that arise in sessions. She is very adaptable and practical. Her tone is soft but firm. She is very practical and client centered. She is very steady. She continues her research in the field. I have not always agreed with her methods but she clearly has a plan and she has brought us miraculous results. To me, Ms. Lourna has a wisdom beyond her years. I consider her work to be masterful.

Reviewed October 2024

Lourna is an excellent therapist, and has helped me manage my depressive and anxiety symptoms greatly. My mental health and stability have improved immensely.

Reviewed May 2024

Lourna is an excellent listener, and provides valuable and honest advice when necessary. She has many excellent strategies for helping me manage my anxiety symptoms.

Reviewed January 2024

Lourna is a fantastic therapist. She is, not only, an excellent listener, but provides concrete and applicable advice to help manage my depressive behaviours. She excels at aiding me in managing my anxiety, and actively reducing and minimizing my stress since beginning therapy with her. 10/10.

Reviewed May 2023

Lourna is an excellent listener and very thoughtful therapist. She understands the nuances of both my mental health and family concerns, and how these issues may relate to one another. She is knowledgeable and considerate, and provides excellent insight into how I can better myself and my behaviours.

Reviewed December 2022

Lourna has been really instrumental in getting me out of a dark, "stuck" place and moving forward with hope. She gives me direct challenges to my flawed thinking, practical steps to take, and new approaches to try. Through therapy with Lourna I believe I can do much more than I previously believed.

Reviewed March 2022

From our first meeting, I have been pleased so far...

Reviewed December 2021

Lourna is amazing therapist. She breaks things down for you and makes you understand yourself in ways you couldn’t imagine. I’m so glad she is my therapist, she always made me feel at ease and always provided the best advice she could give!

Reviewed November 2021

Lourna is an amazing therapist - she's an excellent listener, and remembers many details between sessions. She often provides context-specific guidance, and has helped me immensely with my anxiety and depressive symptoms. She is extremely kind, nurturing and firm when needed. I appreciate her very straightforward and empathetic approach to therapy. Lastly, she is extremely knowledgeable about dealing with trauma, and has provided many coping techniques to help me heal and thrive.

Reviewed August 2021

Thanks for all your help, Lourna!

Reviewed June 2021

Lourna is a fantastic listener. She actively helps me manage my depressive and anxiety symptoms with helpful, personalized, coping techniques.

Reviewed June 2021

Lourna was a great help with helping me find ways to navigate through and handle my negative thought considering work and my personal life. She is a great listener, very friendly and helps you to reflect on your self and why you are at that point, how you got there, and then she will help you get passed that point. Even though she will guide you towards finding your own way, she will also make sure you do the work. I would highly recommend here, especially if you are the type of person who want's to get through a situation, but you don't quite know how to get there on your own. She will help you find the light in the darkness, so you can then find your own way again.

Reviewed June 2021

Lourna was incredibly helpful in guiding me out of the dark place I had found myself in. I appreciate her encouragement and her support throughout our time together, and I feel better equipped to handle everything that comes my way :)

Reviewed May 2021

Lourna was absolutely wonderful. I am new to therapy and she was my second therapist after a short time. The transition was seamless and I grew to be excited to speak with her every week! Thank you BetterHelp for bringing her to this platform!

Reviewed May 2021

Lourna is just fantastic. She guided me out of a black hole and got me to the sunshine again.

Reviewed March 2021

Lourna is very warm and a great listener. She helped me set a goal and is working with me on tactics to achieve that goal. I really feel like she cares about my progress.

Reviewed February 2021

She is great listener but keeps me focused on what I need to work on.

Reviewed February 2021

Lourna is amazing...a great listener!

Reviewed January 2021

Lourna is a fabulous listener, and offers great insights to help me manage my depression and anxiety symptoms.

Reviewed January 2021

I have been going through a lot in a small amount of time. 5 deaths in a month. My husband was arrested. And my son has to be 302. And she has been so helpful and supportive. I would recommend her to anyone in need of extra support.

Reviewed January 2021

She is a very good listener

Reviewed December 2020

Lourna is incredibly kind, compassionate and supportive. In a matter of just a few short weeks she’s helping me learn how to cope and manage the severe anxiety I’ve suffered from since the beginning of the Covid pandemic. I’m already feeling a whole lot better thanks to Lourna.

Reviewed November 2020

I had a wonderful experience with Lourna. She is very patient and understanding and has helped me cope with my anxious thoughts in practical ways that I can apply to my daily life. I came to her feeling very unsure of myself with regard to my anxiety and in other ways, and now I'm confident in so many aspects of my life.

Reviewed November 2020

I really like her. She really is about progress, and she is helping me reach the goals we set.

Reviewed August 2020

Lourna has been a blessing and I am beyond grateful for her intuitive input and ability to discern what I really need to discuss and address. She is always willing and able to truly listen to what I have to say and I never feel judged by her feedback. Her experience and expertise allows me to feel like I'm making progress.

Reviewed August 2020

Lourna is so kind and patient, I feel comfortable talking to her without any concern of judgement.

Reviewed June 2020

Very helpful with my mental help issues.

Reviewed June 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lourna Charles offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Lourna Charles works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Lourna Charles speak?

Lourna Charles speaks English.

How many years of experience does Lourna Charles have?

Lourna Charles has 11 years of experience.

Where is Lourna Charles licensed to practice?

Lourna Charles is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

Does Lourna Charles accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Lourna Charles accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Lourna Charles?

Lourna Charles can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Lourna Charles?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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