Lora Casteline
Experienced counselor focused on practical change
LPC Pennsylvania
- Experience
- 23 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Languages
- English
About Lora
Lora Casteline is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 23 years of experience in mental health and substance use work.
Background and approach
She focuses on addressing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and brings a long history of supporting people through complex challenges including bipolar conditions, ADHD, and co-morbidity. Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other evidence-informed methods that inform her clinical work.
Her approach combines practical skill-building with a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance. She helps clients explore patterns that contribute to distress while teaching tools to manage symptoms and make meaningful changes.
Lora pays attention to life purpose, family-of-origin dynamics, and issues such as codependency and forgiveness when they relate to a person's goals. Practical concerns like smoking and vaping cessation and substance use recovery are also within her scope.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances problem-solving techniques with attention to emotional experience. She accepts English-speaking clients in Pennsylvania and offers session formats that include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Many clients benefit from cognitive behavioral techniques that identify unhelpful thinking and teach practical strategies to change behaviors and manage symptoms; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems related to stress and addiction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to help people manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive reactions. Motivational Interviewing supports readiness for change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal motivation for recovery and healthier choices.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, adjusting techniques over time as needs evolve. This helps ensure therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single method.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and those who prefer remote access to care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of treatment, practice skills between sessions, and access support from licensed professionals without travel. The variety of session types supports different communication styles and life circumstances while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.
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Experience
23+ years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English