Charlotte Nagy, LPA

Charlotte believes that life’s challenges are opportunities for growth and self-discovery. She views therapy as a journey where clients can explore their strengths and values in a supportive environment. Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, she creates a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard and understood. Her therapeutic approach draws from a range of techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, play therapy, parent coaching, and collaborative problem solving. Throughout the therapeutic process, she integrates evidence-based approaches including positive psychology and the science of wellbeing, tailoring strategies to the unique needs of every client and family. Charlotte is also trained in the Community Resiliency Model (CRM), which is closely connected to Somatic Experiencing as both approaches focus on using body-based awareness to regulate the nervous system and build resilience, particularly in the face of trauma or chronic stress, by teaching individuals how to track and respond to physical sensations within their body, essentially taking a “bottom-up” approach to healing rather than a purely cognitive one.

Charlotte provides therapy to people of all ages. She specializes in child, adolescent, and young adult mental health, as well as families especially with regard to parenting issues. She is well equipped to support challenges for all ages such as anxiety of all kinds, depression, stress management, eating disorders, behavioral acting out, social skills, attention concerns, autism, and learning disabilities (including dyslexia), to name a few. Charlotte collaborates with families through parent coaching and behavior problem-solving, focusing on prevention, skill development, and supporting generalization of new skills and habits. By integrating tools including play therapy and psychoeducation, she helps children develop social awareness, build interpersonal relationship and communication skills, and enhance emotional regulation. For teens and adults, Charlotte supports them through life transitions, social anxiety, mood issues, academic pressures, etc. She empowers her clients with coping skills, executive skills, and emotional resilience, fostering confidence to face personal and academic challenges. Charlotte also has specialty training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders, and in Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Bingeing and Body Image. With couples, Charlotte helps hem navigate challenges by fostering open communication and collaboration. By working together, couples can develop effective strategies to improve their family dynamics and strengthen their partnership.

Parenting brings joys and challenges, and when children are struggling, parents need real solutions. Charlotte is dedicated to supporting children and their families as they navigate developmental, academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges. With nearly 30 years of experience working with children, she recognizes that each child is unique, requiring a tailored and flexible approach. By integrating methods including play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, social stories, bibliotherapy, and skill building, Charlotte helps children build social awareness and interpersonal skills, fostering resilience and emotional regulation. She collaborates closely with parents, offering coaching to teach and reinforce positive behavior strategies at home to support healthy family living as well as individual growth. If the presenting concerns are related to school, with a deep understanding of school system intervention and special education processes, she is adept at navigating the complexities of those systems to support student wellbeing. (Mrs. Nagy holds an Educational Specialist/Ed.S. degree in School Psychology and is an experienced school psychologist.)

Parenting brings joys and challenges, and when teens are struggling, parents need real solutions. Adolescence can be a complex time for both teens and their families, as they face academic pressures, social dynamics, and emotional challenges. Charlotte works with adolescents to build coping skills, enhance self-awareness and identity development, and manage anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. Drawing on approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy, she helps teens develop healthy strategies to navigate life’s transitions. Weaknesses in executive skills often contribute to academic stress, and she has experience coaching teenagers to develop stress management methods that help strengthen emotional wellness and academic performance. Charlotte is experienced and trained in crisis intervention including suicide and threat risk prevention and assessment, and she holds the belief that life’s most difficult times can be a catalyst for growth and resilience. To set a foundation for healthy living, Charlotte can help adolescents find their strengths, passions, and values. Recognizing the importance of family involvement, Charlotte provides guidance to parents on communication, conflict resolution, and growing through changes, creating a collaborative environment where teens and families can thrive together. If the presenting concerns are related to school, with a deep understanding of school system intervention and special education processes, she is adept at navigating the complexities of those systems to support student wellbeing. (Mrs. Nagy holds an Educational Specialist/Ed.S. degree in School Psychology and is an experienced school psychologist.)

Charlotte conducts psychoeducational and psychological assessments for children, teens and adults, and has worked with children as young as two-years-old. She has extensive experience in investigating a wide range of presenting issues, including gifted and talented, ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injuries, and emotional or behavioral needs. To find answers and solutions, she uses multiple methods such as a review of the client’s history, interviews, observations, rating scales, and direct test assessments. Her evaluations are comprehensive and designed to uncover strengths to build upon as well as discover root causes, providing actionable recommendations that guide the client to success, as well as with children guide parents, educators, and clinicians in supporting each child’s success.

Charlotte believes that a fulfilling life includes joy, connection, resilience, and balance. She values the role of fun and humor in navigating life’s challenges and brings that spirit into her own life. She enjoys pursuits including hiking, boating, and traveling. Time with family, exploring new places, and enjoying adventures with close friends are some of her greatest joys. She believes that new experiences, growing from struggles, and practicing gratitude are essential for wellbeing, and she strives to live by these principles both personally and professionally.