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.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, 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, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, 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, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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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.
Written on Jun 27, 2025 after therapy with Alaine for 2 years and 6 months
She’s the best therapist I’ve ever had
Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Alaine for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Can't say enough positive. Very grateful I was matched with Ms. Lagasse. Very insightful, balanced, thoughtful, and professional.
Written on Jun 04, 2025 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Not at this time.
Written on May 17, 2025 after therapy with Alaine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Alaine is an extremely competent therapist. I have been working with her to improve my ability to set boundaries. She is straight forward and direct. She strikes a great balance between wanting the best for me without being overly confirming of my own narrative. She is calm and collected and knows when and how to interject when I’m rambling. 10/10 amazing therapist I have been looking for a therapist like this for a long time
Written on May 07, 2025 after therapy with Alaine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Excellent listener. Thoughtful and insightful.
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Alaine for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
New to therapy my first therapist was not a great fit. I decided to see if a different therapist would be. I'm so glad I did. Alaine challenges my thoughts constructively in a way where I am reflecting in and after my session. I really appreciate the work she has put in to what feels like the mess of my life.
Written on Mar 07, 2025 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I looked forward to talking to alaine every week, she gave thoughtful and hard to hear feedback that really helped me get it together. It was just what k was looking for
Written on Mar 02, 2025 after therapy with Alaine for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Alaine has a string comfortinf demeanor
Written on Feb 14, 2025 after therapy with Alaine for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
As a first time therapy patient, I have really enjoyed my sessions with Alaine and appreciate her approach. She is really attuned to helping me refocus on my therapy goals and gives tangible steps to help me process.
Written on Feb 04, 2025 after therapy with Alaine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Love working with Alaine! She gets me, listens to me, challenges me, responds quickly to me, gives me actionable suggestions!
Written on Jan 26, 2025 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great experience.
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Alaine is amazing. She challenges my thinking, while also still being compassionate and listening.
Written on Jan 09, 2025 after therapy with Alaine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very professional, Alaine is, I would recommend her for a therapist to others, very comforting and understanding on my issues. Thank you Alaine Lagasse.
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I like working with the alaine, she has patience with me and works around my schedule. I like the assignments she gives me.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Alaine is direct, mindful, and pointed. She has made the most of every therapy session, and I enjoy working with her.
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I feel heard and acknowledged when speaking to her about things I’ve never said out loud. She is very quick to use a tool or helpful reading that correlates to the situation or as a reference.
Written on Dec 03, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Nice person
Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Amazing
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I feel very compatible with Alaine and have been enjoying our sessions together. She is a great listener, and remembers details of our previous discussions.
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 1 month on issues concerning sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
She listens well
Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
She is a fantastic influence and challenges me to be my best.
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very good at understanding and just listening. Walks you through the journey and doesn't rush you
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Alaine is an amazing person and listener. We saw eye to eye on day one. Alaine is compassionate and offers out great solutions. I get sad every time I say "goodbye"
Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Alaine is extremely down to earth and easygoing. I was instantly at ease with her and appreciated how she both listened intently and kept the conversation going with engaging questions. I’ve already recommended her to several friends.
Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
I appreciate her feedbacks and actively communicates ideas to help me work through my concerns during our sessions. She has given me resources to also use in my healing journey.
Written on Jun 14, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
The 2 sessions I've had so far have helped immensely! She calls me out when I need it and celebrates my wins with me.
Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Alaine has really helped open my mind to thinking about things in a different light. I’m working on how I respond to various scenarios and she is assisting me with this. Also I am working on acknowledging what I value most in life. Alaine provides helpful worksheets sent through the app that grows my awareness. She recommended a great book called The Four Agreements and I am loving it. She makes me feel heard and that my feelings are important. Alaine is a wonderful listener and has useful feedback. Thank you for your time, Alaine :)
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He was a great listener who understood where I came from, but also challenged/encouraged me to be a better person and strive to live a happier, more balanced life when it came to my anger and the management of it.
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Alaine for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Alaine is the exact personality type I need. She challenges my current thinking and is thoughtful in her responses. She helps me pinpoint the issues I need to work on first and long term.
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Alaine for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Excellent so far.
Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning bipolar disorder, and coaching
Alaine is a calm and wise presence. Her balance of empathy and providing concrete methodology exercises is actively helping me make progress.
Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Alaine was useful in a few ways. She helped me see that I have more control of my life than I thought. I'm journaling now. I've learned that I don't have to believe everything I think.
Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Alaine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have seen many therapists and Alaine has by far listened and treated me the best. She is fantastic and offers many self help options including literature, journaling, and work books.
Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Alaine for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
Alaine’s empathetic and non-judgmental approach created a safe space for me to explore my deepest thoughts and emotions. Her genuine commitment to my well-being was evident in every session.
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very impressed with how much Alaine gets me thinking and finding out the "whys" behind my behaviors.
Written on May 01, 2023 after therapy with Alaine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She was very easy to talk to, even through video I felt like she was listening and paying attention.
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Alaine has been very patient and understanding with very good questions to help me understand my position on things a little better. Also, has been very professional and understanding for my needs for therapy.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Alaine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Alaine and I have just started but I can tell she is going to challenge me and my thinking; I need that. She is a great listener and even as I meander through my stories she gets all the points. I look forward to our meetings and her help to challenge my thinking and to help make me the best me possible.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Alaine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and career difficulties
Alaine is wonderful. Great sense of humor. Very understanding & compassionate.
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Alaine for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Alaine was kind, gentle, and welcoming. As someone new to therapy, I appreciate her energy and kindness.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Very good listener. I found sessions with Alaine to be very helpful.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Alaine for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Alaine is an outstanding therapist. She is an empathetic listener and offers great advice for difficult family and work situations. She is good about gentle truth and she has helped me to create more awareness of my own habit energy and conditioning from childhood. Alaine is amazing.
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with Alaine for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Thank you for the support
Written on Oct 19, 2022 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Alaine is a lovely human and I am grateful to work with her.
Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Alaine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
It is great to share some of the difficulties and struggles i have in my life. Alaine is a wonderful listener, I feel like I could talk with her everyday to keep her in tune with my challenges. The reality is, she gives me confidence and great feedback on how to work through the week. Her responses are thoughtful, and other professional approaches are incorporated to empower me.
Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Alaine has listened to me talk through things I've not spoken of for years, and things I've not shared with anyone before. She listens before she responds and offers only as much as I am ready to hear (at least that's how it feels to me). I have received so much from her and moved past obstacles that have slowed my growth and development. She's helped me see that my life and many choices I've made, have not been a "mistake or blunder" that they've felt like for so long.
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Alaine for 5 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I feel very lucky to have been placed with Alaine. I was hesitant about the online, like how personal would it be but I am convinced..
Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Alaine is one of the most caring therapists I have worked with. She is very genuine, professional, and knowledgeable. During the time I met with her, it became evident that she is extremely passionate about helping people, and is willing to work hard alongside her clients to give individualized support and guidance. She provides honesty and a logical perspective that can bring clarity when you are feeling lost. She is reliable and compassionate, and can easily be the trustworthy support you need to get better.
Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Alaine for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is wonderful
Written on Jan 30, 2022 after therapy with Alaine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and anger management
She’s the best therapist I’ve ever had. She’s considerate and knows exactly what to say.
Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Alaine is great ! She is knowledgeable and kind but most importantly a good listener. She is very well educated in the field and offers great resources. I feel lucky that I get to work with her.
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Spot on therapy!
Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Very thoughtful, specific and constructive advice!
Written on Dec 23, 2021 after therapy with Alaine for 3 months on issues concerning career difficulties, and coaching
My therapist was able to meet with within a day. She was kind, open, and very supportive. I found conversing with her easy and immediately felt that she understood my situation. She had time to follow up with me every couple of days. She provided tools along the way. But most importantly she listened, asked good questions and made me feel she was there for me. She also communicated through the message system. I am so grateful. Thank you.
Written on Dec 05, 2021 after therapy with Alaine for 3 weeks on issues concerning career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is a sweetheart. She listens and makes you realize a lot.
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Alaine Is exactly what I needed she is amazing !! listens gives great ideas and strategies . We also laugh together!
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
This was helpful. Thanks
Written on Oct 11, 2021 after therapy with Alaine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I appreciate that Alaine is very open to a variety of experience, and presses me to think through things that I hadn’t considered before. It’s nice that she has lived in Alaska as an lgbtqia person, and understands some of the unique culture issues here.
Written on May 14, 2021 after therapy with Alaine for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Alaine listens and responds in a way that makes me feel seen and heard. She is great and would recommend her to a friend, if I could.
Written on May 08, 2021 after therapy with Alaine for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great listener, funny and understanding! Not judgemental and gives a variety of approaches to one's problems.
Written on Apr 28, 2021 after therapy with Alaine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Alaine is so supportive, kind, and extremely knowledgeable! Her expertise and resources are very helpful and I look forward to our sessions each week.
Written on Apr 19, 2021 after therapy with Alaine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Alaine Lagasse is a highly skilled professional. She cares deeply for her clients on a mental, physical and emotional
Written on Mar 30, 2021 after therapy with Alaine for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Was the best fit for me and what I am trying to work through. She’s patient and kind and very insightful
Written on Feb 19, 2021 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Alaine is the best therapist I have ever worked with. I feel comfortable speaking my truth and she is always so supportive and understanding. She never fails to provide me with resources, advice, and most of all, Alaine is a wonderful support system. This has been one of the hardest years of my life and Alaine has helped me navigate it and better my mental health in so many ways. I could not have grown and changed so much without her help. I am so thankful for her and everything she has done for me! I highly recommend Alaine as a counselor.
Written on Jan 02, 2021 after therapy with Alaine for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Insightful, focused, and responsive to my conscious and unconscious statements. She knows how to peel away layers, that I ignore easily!
Written on Dec 29, 2020 after therapy with Alaine for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Alaine really listens and shows up for you! She is clear-sighted in problems that need to be dealt with and offers direct and pertinent information. Every session has come with huge takeaways!
Written on Nov 21, 2020 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and eating disorders
We are just getting to know each other but she was very supportive I feel in time she can help me
Written on Oct 09, 2020 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
Alaine is an amazing therapist who understands me and supports me in my growth and development. She is very patient and tries in each session to leave me feeling better than we started. I appreciate her sound advice and guidance and the tools she is providing me with. Thank god our paths crossed
Written on Oct 04, 2020 after therapy with Alaine for 1 month
I love working with Alaine. I always feel I am being heard. She gives great advice and suggestions. And is really helping me set and reach goals for myself.
Written on Sep 11, 2020 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Alaine is amazing and extremely empathetic. It really feels like she cares about helping me with my issues and I greatly appreciate her expertise
Written on Aug 21, 2020 after therapy with Alaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
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