- Grief and loss
- Mood concerns
- Caregiver stress
About Lorri
Lorri Charnas is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, depression, and the practical strains of life changes. Her practice focuses on helping clients move through immediate problems and develop clearer ways to cope.
Charnas centers sessions on the client’s own story and strengths. She treats the person as the expert on their experiences and helps identify practical steps forward. Conversations are aimed at building insight, improving coping skills, and addressing patterns that get in the way of day-to-day functioning.
She also works with concerns that commonly accompany mood and stress problems, such as caregiver strain, attachment challenges, communication difficulties, and family of origin issues. Her practice notes issues across aging and geriatric matters, first responder stress, codependency, and questions around commitment and control.
Lorri frames therapy as a collaborative process. She expects to work with clients to set clear goals and try approaches that fit their situation. Sessions emphasize straightforward skills, clearer thinking about choices, and practical strategies to manage strong emotions.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to use the online matching step to schedule an initial session. The approach is intended for people ready to talk through current problems and build usable coping tools.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Two evidence-based techniques Lorri uses are straightforward skills training and insight-oriented work. Skills training breaks down specific coping steps you can practice between sessions to manage anxiety, mood swings, and stress. Insight-oriented work looks at life patterns and relationships that affect current feelings and choices, helping people see where they want to make changes.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Lorri works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. She frames treatment as a collaborative effort where goals and strategies can shift as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily routines, shorten travel time, and allow a quicker check-in during a busy day. Many people find that remote sessions help maintain continuity when life gets hectic and make regular coaching around stress and anxiety more practical.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, depression, and life change challenges. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, attachment issues, and communication problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She treats clients as the expert on their own story and works collaboratively to build insight and coping skills. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking about choices.
How long has she practiced?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals facing mood and stress-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.