Lorri Charnas , LISW

Lorri Charnas, LISW, helps people managing stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, and major life changes. She presents a steady, encouraging presence and invites clients to build on their strengths. Signing up for therapy can feel hard, and she acknowledges that step as important and brave.

With 25 years of professional experience, Lorri offers a practical, person-centered approach. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on what feels most useful in the moment. Sessions aim to help people gain insight, increase self-compassion, and find better day-to-day balance.

She commonly supports concerns related to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, attachment and family of origin difficulties, and relationship patterns such as codependency and communication problems. Other areas she addresses include coping after divorce or separation, commitment and control concerns, first responder challenges, and questions around gender dysphoria.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Lorri works with clients to set clear, achievable goals and adapts methods to fit each person’s needs and preferences. Many people leave sessions with clearer next steps and more workable coping tools.

Lorri is licensed in Ohio as a Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW. She offers therapy in English and provides services remotely through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for those located in the United States.

Approaches and how online therapy fits your life

Many evidence-based techniques focus on present-day coping and building practical skills. One common approach helps people learn concrete strategies to manage anxiety and depression by breaking problems into smaller steps and practicing new responses. This kind of work often reduces overwhelm and improves day-to-day functioning.

Another helpful direction emphasizes exploring patterns that come from early relationships, such as attachment and family of origin issues. In sessions, the therapist and client talk through repeated patterns, identify how they affect current behavior, and try new ways of relating that feel healthier and more satisfying.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out what fits best based on goals, current needs, and personal preferences. Plans can shift over time as progress is made or priorities change.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people share thoughts in writing and fit therapy into busy schedules. These options make it easier to get regular support without a commute and help match the format to the moment or task at hand.