Dorothy Charest, LMHC, LPC

Dorothy Charest is a licensed counselor practicing in Florida. She holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and brings 18 years of clinical experience to her work. Her background covers a wide range of concerns, and she focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.

Dorothy helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction-related problems. She also supports those coping with trauma, grief, intimacy issues, and relationship strain. Her practice pays attention to obsessions and compulsions, process and sex addictions, and personality-related challenges.

Her approach is straightforward and adaptive. She uses methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-informed interventions. Sessions focus on identifying patterns of thought and habit, then testing small, doable changes.

Dorothy aims to create a non-judgmental space where people can talk through hard topics and try out new ways of handling them. She emphasizes collaboration and practical tools you can use between sessions. Progress is measured in concrete steps rather than labels.

People who want clear strategies for everyday thinking and habits often find this practical style helpful. If you want someone who will listen, prioritize what matters to you, and help shape short-term goals, Dorothy offers that kind of focused guidance.

Online approaches for changing thoughts and habits

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities, offering space to be heard while exploring what you want to change. It helps with motivation and clarity when someone feels stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and habit-related concerns.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. It is useful when a person feels unsure about starting or sustaining new behaviors.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Dorothy will work with clients to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. She adapts techniques over time so sessions stay aligned with what is most helpful.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how Dorothy is seeing clients. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth connections as required. These practical benefits can help make steady progress on thoughts and everyday habits.