- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness based work
About Lora
Lora Casteline is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 23 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and young adult issues among other concerns. Lora uses practical therapy methods to help people manage difficult feelings and make day-to-day changes.
She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use outside the room. Lora pays attention to how symptoms interact, so co-occurring concerns like mood disorders and substance use are addressed together.
Her background includes long experience in mental health and substance use settings in Pennsylvania. That work informs a straightforward style that mixes skill-building with discussion about life choices and values. Common topics include managing anxiety, coping with loss, stopping or cutting back substance use, and navigating the pressures of early adulthood.
In sessions she helps people name what matters, try new ways of responding, and practice concrete strategies. She also works with people facing career decisions, relationship strain, and questions about identity and purpose. Lora encourages realistic steps that fit each person’s daily life.
People who are interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with session cost varying by location.
How Lora’s approaches translate to online work
CBT helps people spot the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and try different, more effective responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing symptoms like mood swings or worry. DBT focuses on practical skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and improving relationships; it is often used when strong emotions or impulsive behavior get in the way of daily life.Finding the best method is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust strategies based on what helps. That process includes practicing skills between sessions and checking what feels realistic for someone’s routine and responsibilities.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or commuting. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and sessions can focus on skill practice, problem-solving, and goal planning that translate into daily life. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to phone or video formats when those options are available, helping clients keep therapy consistent with busy early-adult schedules.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and grief, and young adult issues among other areas listed in her profile.
How would she approach therapy?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach skills and support behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience in mental health and substance use settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are payments handled?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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