- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- CBT and DBT methods
About Lora
Lora Casteline is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 23 years of experience in mental health and substance use work. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and life transitions. Lora also works with concerns such as bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, anger, and issues connected to sexual orientation and identity.
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to address day-to-day problems. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and on learning skills to change those patterns.
Lora pays attention to how multiple issues interact. She supports people facing co-morbidity, codependency, substance use, and family of origin problems. She also assists those handling first responder stress, smoking or vaping cessation, and the challenges common to young adults.
In sessions she works to make space for difficult feelings such as guilt, shame, and unresolved grief. Conversations often include practical coping strategies, behavioral experiments, and work on communication and emotional regulation. Clients leave with specific tools to try between meetings.
For someone feeling stuck after a job change, a breakup, or a health shift, Lora helps clarify what matters next and how to begin. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Lora commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her sessions. CBT focuses on spotting and changing thoughts and behaviors that worsen stress, anxiety, or depression. It often includes practical exercises to try between meetings. DBT emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful for intense emotions, anger, and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as the work progresses and new priorities emerge.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the available online session options before booking. Many people like online sessions because they make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also lets therapists assign and review between-session exercises quickly, which supports skill-building and steady progress.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues such as codependency and family of origin problems.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address patterns and build new coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 23 years of professional experience in mental health and substance use work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.