Lorri CharnasLISW

Lorri Charnas is an Ohio-licensed social worker with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, and life changes. Her approach centers on recognizing each person as the expert on their own story and building on existing strengths to overcome current challenges.

She encourages people to take small courageous steps, noting that beginning therapy itself is meaningful. Sessions focus on practical ways to gain insight, reduce distress, and improve day-to-day functioning. The tone is hopeful and focused on finding balance rather than quick fixes.

Lorri adapts her work to each person’s needs and goals. She aims to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen coping skills, and increase self-compassion. Conversations are straightforward and collaborative, with attention to what matters most to the individual.

Her background includes long-term clinical work in Ohio across a range of mood and adjustment concerns. That experience informs a flexible style that values both practical tools and personal reflection. Lorri uses plain speech and respectful listening to help people move toward a more joyful, well-balanced life.

People who choose to work with her can expect a steady, patient guide who encourages growth outside of comfort zones. She supports progress at a pace that fits each person and their circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thinking and strengthening coping skills. Cognitive-oriented work looks at patterns of thought that feed anxiety or depression and teaches practical ways to shift those patterns over time. Behavioral strategies emphasize small, achievable actions that rebuild routine and mood, which can help with depression, anxiety, and recovery from loss.

Other approaches center on understanding relationships and attachment, helping people notice how early experiences shape current responses. This work often involves looking at repetitive patterns, improving communication, and building greater self-compassion to reduce shame and isolation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match what you need. Together you will adjust pace and tools so therapy fits your life and brings meaningful change.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since no formats are specified here. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy schedule easier. It can shorten travel time, allow quicker check-ins when days are tight, and make regular appointments more feasible for people juggling caregiving, work, or medical needs.