Charlotte Lajoie, LMHC

Charlotte Lajoie is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with 18 years of experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching. She aims to meet each person where they are and honor their individual path.

Her early work began in a psychiatric hospital and in community mental health before she moved into independent practice. That background shaped a practical approach to everyday problems. She uses current ideas about the nervous system alongside mindfulness and cognitive behavioral tools to help people feel steadier and think more clearly.

Sessions emphasize clear, respectful conversation. Charlotte adapts the dialogue and plan to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as tools to support change.

Typical concerns she addresses include intimacy and communication problems, abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and coping with divorce or separation. She also works with challenges such as guilt, shame, impulsivity, and forgiveness.

Charlotte aims to create a compassionate space for honest work. She encourages small, realistic steps and uses practical strategies people can try between sessions. If you are ready to begin, the profile guides you through a simple start process.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive behavior. It encourages identifying values and taking small actions that match what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses structured exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce distress.

Choosing the right approach is often part of the first few sessions. The therapist will work together with the client to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative process helps match techniques to the person's needs and preferences.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as arranging a check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. They can also allow for shorter, focused meetings or longer sessions when needed. Licensed professionals can use these options to help people practice skills in real-world settings and keep momentum between meetings.