Therapist profile
Alaine Lagasse, LPC, LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and relationship concerns
Continue with AlaineAbout
- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness work
- Motivational interviewing
About Alaine
Alaine Lagasse is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
Before working independently, she supported veterans adjusting to civilian life and addressed combat-related and sexual trauma. That early work included help with depression, anxiety, substance use, relationship strain, and career transitions. Her background includes a long history of helping people affected by physical and emotional trauma.
Her style is interactive and direct. She favors honest conversation and practical steps. She combines cognitive behavioral methods with mindfulness and acceptance-focused work to help people notice patterns and pick useful responses.
In sessions she may use motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals. She listens for priorities around family and relationship stress and helps people clarify what they want to change. She also addresses related issues such as caregiver strain, blended family challenges, and isolation.
People working with her can expect clear feedback, concrete strategies, and attention to how problems affect daily life at home. She asks about current struggles and collaborates on a plan of action. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats before booking and use the site flow to schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
Approaches and how online work fits into care
Alaine uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on values-based actions. ACT helps when worry, avoidance, or painful memories get in the way of everyday life.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood management.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. She will review options with the client and adjust techniques based on the person's goals, preferences, and daily life demands. The emphasis is on practical steps that fit the client's situation rather than on one fixed method.
Session format details were not specified in the profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they make it easier to fit therapy into a busy home life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules require, and remove the need to travel to an appointment. The therapist will discuss what works best for scheduling, pacing, and the type of work the client wants to do.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Alaska, Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family and relationship concerns are addressed?
She helps people with relationship strain, family problems, blended family issues, communication problems, infidelity, and commitment concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and somewhat direct, with honest conversation and practical steps to address problems.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 12 years of clinical experience and has worked with veterans with combat and sexual trauma as well as people affected by physical and emotional trauma.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Minnesota; her licenses include AK LPC and MN LPCC.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions structured and what formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the profile; use the booking flow to see available formats and schedule.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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