Alaine Lagasse
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Alaine
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Minnesota and Alaska with 10 years of experience. As a readjustment counselor I worked with military veterans transitioning from military to civilian life. I assisted clients with various concerns associated with combat and sexual trauma including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substances abuse, and career challenges. As an independent contractor working with the BetterHelp platform I help many people from all walks of life who have experienced physical and emotional trauma and/or abuse.
My counseling style is interactive but somewhat direct as I believe in honesty and facing our fears. I also believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I respect and honor all, including those who identify as Straight, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and acceptance & commitment therapy. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
What Alaine helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Alaine works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Alaine just gets it. She stays on topic and doesn’t add “fluff” to the conversation. She is deliberate yet caring with her delivery. I appreciate her style and look forward to all of our future sessions together.”
- “Great therapist!”
- “Responsive and serious <br /> Pretty straightforward<br /> Can push my buttons and gets me to see things in a way I can actually see them in a different way”
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- “Alaine makes me feel safe to share and be vulnerable”
- “Brought me out of my cocoon!”
- “I was very nervous to go through the getting a new therapist portion of starting therapy again. I was extremely happy with who I was matched with right away and could not have picked a better therapist myself.”
- “Alaine was a great therapist. She responded promptly. She was timely. She listened to me and she had good advice. I have had a great experience with better health overall.”
- “When I first happened upon BetterHelp, I was nervous about picking the right provider. After a few sessions, I am confident that Alaine would be a great resource for anyone! She is easy to talk to, nonjudgmental, and I really appreciate that she provides well-thought-out answers. I am thankful to have found someone I feel comfortable with and highly recommend Alaine!”
- “Excellent!”
- “She is a great listener and thoughtfully responds in a respectful but honest, straightforward manner. She has been very helpful for my partner and I.”
- “She helped put so much in perspective, and I have a new and improved outlook on relationships going forward”
- “We like Alaine's approach to our relationship challenges. We feel that her expertise is helping us to make positive progress. Her direct active listening communication style is appreciated. Highly recommend Alaine for relationship therapy!”
- “Alaine is a wealth of knowledge and resources. She is very intelligent and has years of experience and wisdom. I continue to see her because she has been able to HELP me like few have in the past.”
- “She’s the best therapist I’ve ever had”
- “Alaine has been great. She is helping me through a real tough time and is very insightful.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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