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Alaine Lagasse

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Alaine Lagasse

Minnesota

Direct, compassionate counselor for men’s wellbeing

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  • Straightforward guidance
  • Trauma informed
  • Skills focused

About Alaine

Alaine Lagasse is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC with twelve years of experience. She practices in Minnesota and previously held licensure in Alaska. Alaine emphasizes straightforward, respectful conversations to help people move forward from hard experiences.

She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma and abuse, and relationship strain. Her background includes support for veterans during the transition to civilian life and work with individuals who have experienced combat or sexual trauma. She also helps people dealing with grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and challenges tied to identity and coming out.

Alaine uses a mix of practical methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals, honest feedback, and skills that can be applied between meetings. She adapts plans to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

People who prefer a direct, compassionate clinician may find her style fitting. She states a commitment to treating everyone with respect, including people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning. The work often involves tracking patterns, practicing new responses, and setting steps toward change.

To begin, prospective clients use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule appointments according to therapist availability. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Alaine often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Acceptance and commitment therapy encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps that align with personal values, which can help with stress, substance use challenges, and persistent worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works with each person to decide what methods match their goals and preferences, and adjusts techniques as the work progresses. That collaborative planning helps make sessions practical and relevant to everyday life.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people appreciate online work for fitting therapy into busy schedules, avoiding travel time, and keeping check-ins brief when needed. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while juggling work, caregiving, or other commitments, and options can be discussed when arranging appointments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Alaska, Minnesota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Alaine help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and relationship and family issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is interactive and somewhat direct. She aims for honest discussion, practical skills, and compassionate respect.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has twelve years of experience, including work supporting veterans during military-to-civilian transitions and people affected by physical and emotional trauma.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Minnesota; she also previously held licensure in Alaska.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they match your needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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