Charlotte Lajoie

Therapist blending practical skills and compassion

LMHC Florida

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Charlotte

Charlotte Lajoie is a Florida-licensed LMHC with 18 years of professional experience who focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching.

Background and approach

She began her clinical work in a psychiatric hospital and community mental health settings before moving into independent practice, developing a practical blend of therapeutic skills rooted in modern understandings of the nervous system and mindfulness. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation.

Charlotte draws on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside acceptance and commitment work, attachment-informed perspectives, client-centered listening, and dialectical behavior strategies to help clients gain insight and build coping skills.

She addresses a wide range of issues including intimacy and attachment concerns, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication difficulties, control issues, divorce and separation, first responder issues, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and impulsivity.

Charlotte encourages clients to recognize the courage in beginning therapy and works collaboratively to support meaningful change and healing tailored to each person’s goals.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Charlotte integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to shift those patterns, which can help with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. ACT encourages clients to clarify values, practice present-moment awareness, and build psychological flexibility to move toward meaningful goals when facing difficult emotions.

She also brings attachment-informed perspectives that explore relational patterns and emotional needs to improve connection and communication. Determining the right blend of these approaches is a collaborative process: the therapist works with each person to assess needs, test approaches, and adjust methods based on what helps the client meet their goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when routines change, and practice skills between sessions with therapist support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She supports people dealing with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, and coaching needs, among other related areas.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions combine cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness, acceptance-based practices, attachment-informed work, client-centered listening, and DBT-informed skills to build insight and practical coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 18 years of professional work experience, beginning in a psychiatric hospital and community mental health before moving into independent practice.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

The therapist is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida holding the FL LMHC MH8322 credential and practices from that state.

Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for therapy?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English