Charlene Crace, LISW, LCSW

Charlene Crace is a licensed social worker with 21 years of professional experience who is licensed to practice in both Florida and Ohio. She holds the credentials LISW and LCSW - Licensed Independent Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which reflect advanced training and clinical experience in social work. Charlene focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges, and she supports clients navigating significant life changes and periods of low motivation.

Her practice also addresses relationship and communication difficulties, family conflict, isolation and loneliness, and matters of forgiveness. Charlene emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every therapeutic relationship, adapting conversations and treatment plans to meet each clientâs individual needs and goals. She works collaboratively to identify practical coping skills and strategies that fit a clientâs circumstances and priorities.

Charlene recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to make the process approachable and supportive from the first contact. She encourages those who are ready to seek help to take that step and offers consistent, experienced guidance throughout their work together.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Charlene uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and measurable progress. One common approach she employs is structured, skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for stress and anxiety, such as breathing, relaxation, and thought management - these techniques are useful for reducing immediate symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning. She also uses goal-oriented problem-solving strategies that help clients manage life transitions, boost motivation, and address challenges related to self-esteem and depression by setting achievable steps and tracking progress.

In addition, Charlene incorporates interpersonal and communication-focused work to improve relationships, address family conflict, and support reconciliation or forgiveness efforts. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Charlene collaborates with each client to determine what fits best. She tailors methods based on a clientâs needs, goals, and personal preferences so the work feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Charlene is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for those with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and fit sessions around daily responsibilities.