My name is Dr. Laurie L. Charlés, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist whose consultation practice is focused on scaling up family therapy practices across country contexts and multiple clinical settings, with emphasis on enhancing public mental health initiatives with vulnerable populations. I hold a doctorate in Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and two Master’s degrees: an M.S. in Family Therapy from Our Lady of the Lake University, and an M.A. in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. I have been licensed as an LMFT for over twenty years, and I work systemically with a wide variety of individual, couples, and family relationship issues, including healing from crisis, trauma or loss; navigating stressful transitions; and overcoming and meeting life's challenges with success and personal growth. My systemic approach is collaborative, strengths-based, constructive and creative, focusing on facilitating recovery and growth from adversity and tapping into each person's resourcefulness and best potential for living well.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
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Dr. Charles (Laurie) has helped me to feel better already although I have only been seeing her for two weeks. It’s been really useful to have someone insightful to talk with via messaging in between our video sessions as well. I have confidence in Laurie’s professional background and expertise, and also feel that she really cares about me which is important for someone struggling with loneliness and mild depression. I feel that she also understands some of the unique challenges I’m facing settling in after moving country last year.
Written on Jan 21, 2020 after therapy with Laurie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
My first time feeling totally content with both the methods of communication available and my therapist. Highly recommend Dr. Charlés!
Written on Jan 14, 2020 after therapy with Laurie for 2 months
Dr. Charlés made sure to take the time to identify my issues and what I would like to improve, while being very respectful in the sense that I felt taken seriously and without judgement. I truly feel that she only has the best intentions for me.
Written on Nov 21, 2019 after therapy with Laurie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues