- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Family of origin
About Lorri
Lorri Charnas is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 25 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and address mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and depression. She also supports people facing life changes and other ongoing challenges rooted in family dynamics.
Clients can expect straightforward, collaborative sessions focused on practical steps. Lorri emphasizes the client's knowledge of their own story and looks for strengths to build on. She encourages people to take small, concrete actions that reduce overwhelm and restore daily routine.
Her work often addresses patterns that began in early family life, including attachment and family of origin issues. She talks through relationship roles, communication habits, and expectations that continue to affect choices today. Sessions can include identifying repetitive behaviors, practicing clearer communication, and setting manageable boundaries.
Lorri has worked across many settings over her career and draws on experience with caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and first responder issues. She also addresses codependency, control problems, commitment concerns, and the emotional effects of separation or divorce. Her approach aims to make progress feel realistic and measurable.
People who choose Lorri generally want practical guidance rather than abstract theory. She asks questions, listens for patterns, and helps plan steps the person can try between meetings. This profile describes her focus and background for those considering work on long-standing family patterns and current life stressors.
Approaches and how online sessions support work on family patterns
Two practical, evidence-based techniques often used in work on mood and family patterns are behavioral activation and skills-based work. Behavioral activation helps people regain regular activity and routine by scheduling simple, rewarding tasks; it can reduce depressive symptoms by increasing contact with positive experiences. Skills-based work focuses on concrete tools such as breathing, distress tolerance, and communication practices to manage anxiety and improve interactions rooted in family roles.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust those methods together based on what helps. The emphasis is on clear techniques you can practice between sessions and on tracking small changes over time.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy day. Some formats can be shorter check-ins, useful when time is limited. Others reduce travel and let someone connect from a convenient location. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick the arrangement that best fits your schedule and comfort.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. The profile also lists related issues such as attachment concerns and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that builds on a person's existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience as an Ohio licensed independent social worker.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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