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Dorothy Charest

FL LMHC MH17918, VA LPC 0701004762
Credentials
FL LMHC MH17918, VA LPC 0701004762
NPI Number
1003179441
Location
Florida
Languages
English
Dorothy Charest
18 years experience

About Dorothy Charest

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor through the Virginia Board of Counseling and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor through the Florida Department of Health. I have over 25 years experience working with individuals affected by a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse. and sexually compulsive behaviors. I am a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor through the Virginia Board of Counseling and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor through the Virginia Certification Board. I am also a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider through the Virginia Board of Psychology and have provided treatment for individuals with sexually compulsive behaviors for over 20 years.

I strive to remain current in professional practices and treatment modalities by attending professional training and workshops and have achieved certifications as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Professional.

I tailor treatment modalities to the client’s needs and preferences including cognitive behavioral therapy, schema therapy, humanistic, and solution-focused brief therapy. I believe that treatment should be done in non-judgmental and safe environment.

Treatment can be both challenging and rewarding and I commend you for taking that first step and entrusting me to take that journey with you.

Specialties:
Mood disorders
Anxiety
Substance use disorders
Trauma
Anger management
Sexually compulsive disorders

Licenses

LPC
0701004762
LMHC
MH17918

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Sex addiction
  • Sexual assault and abuse

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“very patient and helpful. great listener with great advice”

“I appreciated Dorothy taking the time to listen to me and then challenge the beliefs that I had in my mind. She gave me a fresh perspective on the challenges I was facing and that's what I needed to get out of the funk I was in. I especially appreciate her willingness to answer any and all topics that I would throw out randomly during our conversation.”

“First time in a long time I felt understood. Validated that I was going to be okay and that there was a reason we can understand together for why I was feeling as I was. It feels wonderful feeling hopeful and in control.”

“She’s the best. She doesn't forget anything she knows me and remembers everything I tell her she has helped me so much I will continue to see her until I'm a lot better but I'd say I'm 90% better than when I started seeing her so I think she is the best she listens very carefully and she gives great advice and I can text her anytime I want to and she immediately gets back with me so that is a blessing with me I'm a panic attack patient so sometimes I really need to talk to somebody and she is always there for me thank you so much if they were 20 stars I'd give her 20”

“Dorothy has been amazing. She has been helpful in her therapy as well as giving me someone to talk to. I am sometimes amazed at how well she seems to be able to read and understand me.”

“Dorothy is the absolute best. She’s helped me turn my life around and continues to help guide me to be the best version of myself possible.”

“I love her. She helped me and still does. She has changed my life. I’m so much better. She is kind. Knowlagable and so helpful. Not just on the phone. I text her and she answered. She is wonderful for me. And I need her still. She showed me much I could not see. And I suffered till I met her and we dug for the root. She was so sweet and wonderful to me. Above and beyond the call of duty. Diligent. And caring. She understands everything!!”

“Dorothy is the best! She always responds quickly and gives good advice. 10/10 recommend :)”

“Always on and knows what to say to help me in most any time. She always answers me. And I appreciate her so much.”

“Still appreciating the help from Dorothy!”

“She is wonderful understanding and she knows me!! Now. And is a great fit for me. She is nothing if not the best I’ve ever worked with.”

“She makes you feel right at home, chatting on phone, wants you to thrive ,exceptionally knowledgeable and right there when you need her, truly comforting support is a message away.”

“Please disregard my option regarding her response time, I mis-clicked it-she has been nothing but fast in her responses. 10/10.”

“She’s the best <br /> I’m thankful for her counseling”

“Dorothy has been a great fit for me as a therapist. She understands my needs and has been extremely helpful and supportive in my trauma recovery journey.”

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