- Client-centered focus
- Evidence-informed tools
- Goal-oriented work
About Dorothy
Dorothy Charest is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Florida. She brings 18 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and related concerns. Her approach aims to be straightforward and respectful. She asks questions and listens first so treatment matches each person's needs.
Dorothy works with a wide range of problems including addictions, depression, anger, relationship strain, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. She also has experience addressing obsessions, compulsions, sexual assault and sexual compulsive behaviors. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person sitting in front of her and on practical steps they can try between meetings.
Her style blends client-centered work with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change. Trauma-focused work is part of her approach for those recovering from abuse and other painful events. Dorothy adjusts methods to fit the person rather than using a single plan for everyone.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process that can feel challenging at times. Dorothy aims to make sessions steady and clear so people can make gradual progress. She encourages small experiments, reflection, and a focus on skills that help in daily life.
To begin, she asks people to share where they are struggling and what they hope to change. The first meetings are often used to set practical goals and agree on what the next steps will look like.
Dorothy works with a wide range of problems including addictions, depression, anger, relationship strain, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. She also has experience addressing obsessions, compulsions, sexual assault and sexual compulsive behaviors. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person sitting in front of her and on practical steps they can try between meetings.
Her style blends client-centered work with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change. Trauma-focused work is part of her approach for those recovering from abuse and other painful events. Dorothy adjusts methods to fit the person rather than using a single plan for everyone.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process that can feel challenging at times. Dorothy aims to make sessions steady and clear so people can make gradual progress. She encourages small experiments, reflection, and a focus on skills that help in daily life.
To begin, she asks people to share where they are struggling and what they hope to change. The first meetings are often used to set practical goals and agree on what the next steps will look like.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a respectful connection. In this approach the therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them name priorities and values. It can help people who need someone to understand their experience before moving to direct change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses simple experiments and homework to test new ways of responding to anxiety, depression, or compulsive patterns. This can be useful for people who want structured tools and clear steps to try between sessions.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the aftereffects of abuse and overwhelming events by helping people process memories and reduce distressing reactions. Work is paced to the person's tolerance and often includes grounding and coping skills to use outside sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that fits a schedule. Many people find virtual sessions let them practice skills in real time and carry new habits into daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dorothy commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns such as obsessions and compulsions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to set manageable goals.
What is her professional background?
She brings 18 years of clinical experience helping people with mood, anxiety, trauma, and substance-related issues.
Which credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Dorothy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.