- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions
About Lorri
Lorri Charnas, LISW, helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, and major life transitions. She speaks plainly and offers steady support so clients can take practical steps toward feeling better. Her style is encouraging and strengths-focused, and she acknowledges that starting therapy can feel hard.
With 25 years of experience, she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each person. She emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own stories and works collaboratively to build insight and self-compassion. Sessions focus on real-life changes that improve day-to-day wellbeing.
Lorri aims to help people find balance and joy after difficult periods. She encourages small, achievable steps and works to strengthen coping skills. Practical problem solving and clearer communication are often part of the work.
She also supports people facing aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, attachment and family-of-origin issues, codependency, and challenges tied to relationships and commitment. First responder issues, forgiveness work, and gender dysphoria are additional areas she addresses when they relate to a person’s wellbeing.
Based in Ohio, Lorri frames therapy as a partnership. She guides clients toward greater self-understanding and healthier routines. Her goal is to help people feel less stuck and more capable of handling life’s demands.
How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy
Many clients find that common evidence-based techniques translate well to a remote setting. One approach focuses on learning practical coping skills for anxiety and depression, such as breathing methods, activity scheduling, and step-by-step behavioral changes that reduce symptoms and improve routine. Another approach centers on grief and adjustment work, helping people process loss, reorganize daily life, and find sources of meaning after change. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and practical needs, then recommend methods that fit those priorities. That way the plan reflects what matters most to the person in therapy. Confirm the available session formats before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to maintain continuity during life transitions. They can allow for shorter check-ins, help avoid travel time, and let people join from locations that are convenient. Discussing scheduling needs early helps tailor sessions to everyday life without promising a specific format.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lorri commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging issues, relationship and communication problems, and first responder concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a tailored, strengths-based approach that leans on evidence-based techniques. Sessions emphasize collaboration, practical coping skills, and building self-understanding.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio as indicated by her listing.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.