- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Mood concerns
About Lorri
Lorri Charnas is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) in Ohio with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and navigate mood concerns such as depression and bipolar-related challenges. She encourages clients to take the first step and recognizes that starting therapy can take courage.
Her style centers on meeting each person where they are and tailoring sessions to individual needs. She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on personal strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps, insight, and self-compassion to improve day-to-day life.
She often supports people facing life transitions, caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, and complicated family-of-origin concerns. Communication problems, codependency, control issues, and separation or divorce are also part of her experience. First responder stress, attachment struggles, and questions around gender dysphoria are included among her focus areas.
Charnas emphasizes a collaborative relationship. She works with clients to set realistic goals and try strategies that fit their routines. Small changes over time are used to reduce overwhelm and increase balance.
Practical matters such as scheduling are handled through the site's matching and booking tools. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire to get matched, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online support
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and insight. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood; it helps with worry, low motivation, and day-to-day coping. Another common method centers on building stronger emotional awareness and attachment patterns to improve relationships, manage grief, and address caregiver stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may involve trying a few methods and adapting them over time so they fit the client's life.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography did not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose a meeting method that suits their energy - for example, a phone call if they prefer not to be on camera or a longer video session for deeper conversation. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and frequency so therapy fits into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar mood challenges, depression, and life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging issues, communication problems, and family of origin concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person. She helps clients identify strengths, set small goals, and use practical steps to feel more balanced.
What level of experience does the therapist have?
She brings 25 years of professional work experience to her practice. That experience includes supporting people through mood concerns, grief, and major life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LISW credential, which is a Licensed Independent Social Worker. She practices in Ohio.
In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.