- Direct, respectful style
- Sleep and rest focus
- Values-based work
About Alaine
Alaine Lagasse is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with 12 years of experience. She has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, substance concerns, trauma and problems with sleep. She aims to be straightforward in sessions while also offering respect and compassion to each person who seeks help.
Before focusing on independent practice, she worked as a readjustment counselor supporting military veterans through transitions to civilian life. That work included helping people cope with combat and sexual trauma, relationship strain, mood difficulties, and challenges connected to substance use and employment changes.
Her counseling style is interactive and direct. Sessions involve honest conversations about fears and patterns, and practical steps to try between meetings. She adapts the pace and focus to what each person needs, tailoring the plan rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Alaine draws on cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment methods, and mindfulness practices. She also uses client-centered and motivational approaches to help people discover their own values and next steps. Those methods are used to address stress, grief, self-esteem, sleeping problems, ADHD concerns, and relationship difficulties.
If someone is ready to make changes, she focuses on concrete tools and steady support. The aim is to help people build routines and strategies that make everyday life more manageable. Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Alaine commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them, helping with issues like anxiety, stress, and disrupted sleep. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns that contribute to mood or sleep problems.Finding the right blend of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will listen to goals and daily routines, then suggest strategies to test. Clients and the therapist review what helps and adjust plans together as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in this biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work makes it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, to check in between commitments, and to try shorter or more frequent sessions when helpful. Online conversations can also let a therapist guide mindfulness and behavioral experiments that fit into everyday life without requiring travel.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Alaska, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship stress, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The approach is interactive and somewhat direct, emphasizing honest conversation and practical steps. Sessions often combine cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment ideas tailored to the person's needs.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of experience and previously worked as a readjustment counselor helping military veterans with transition-related trauma, mood issues, relationship strain, substance concerns, and career challenges.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The clinician holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Minnesota. The credential abbreviations are Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.