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Dorothy Charest, LMHC, LPC
Florida
Licensed counselor - addiction and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT focus
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-informed care
About Dorothy
Dorothy Charest is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with 18 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger, depression, trauma, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile. She speaks English and practices in Florida.
Her approach focuses on practical work in sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try new ways of responding. She also draws on client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused tools when they fit the need.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Dorothy helps clients set clear targets, try specific skills between meetings, and review what worked. She addresses process addictions and sexually compulsive behaviors alongside other addiction concerns by combining behavioral strategies with conversation about values and motivation.
Dorothy has long experience with trauma, anxiety, and substance use issues. Her background includes extended work with people affected by sexual assault and sexual compulsivity. She adapts methods to what a client prefers and what shows progress in practice.
Practical matters are part of her work. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform's online options.
How Dorothy uses structured approaches online
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and habits linked to addictions by breaking problems into concrete steps and practice tasks. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people clarify priorities and feel understood while they decide on goals and next steps. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to explore one’s readiness for change. It is practical for substance use, process addictions, and when someone feels unsure about shifting behavior. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Dorothy will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest which approaches to try. Decisions about methods are made together and adjusted as progress is reviewed. Confirm which session formats she offers before booking, because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by saving travel time, shortening check-ins on a tight schedule, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that helps. Licensed professionals often use structured tools and homework tasks that translate well to remote work, and these same practical elements guide how sessions are planned.Areas of expertise
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction issues, depression, trauma and related problems such as obsessions, compulsions, and grief.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused, using structured methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered conversation and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does this counselor have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma and substance use.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida while also holding licensure in Virginia.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular session formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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