I love to help others deal with life challenges to help them feeling happy, productive and whole again. Using combined a client-centered, humanistic approach, I have had years of experience working with all ages and helped many deal with depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD and life transition issues. Positive psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are used to improve self-esteem, motivation and confidence. I include interpersonal hypnotherapy, guided meditation, EFT and mindfulness techniques to deal with anxiety, panic attacks, traumatic experiences, loss and grief.
My view of therapy is that it is a joint process, taken at a pace that is comfortable for the person seeking services. Sometimes we just get stuck. Sometimes we just need to learn skills. Sometimes we just need someone outside of a situation to talk to for insight or support. What ever the issue, together we agree upon a plan based upon what is most pressing for you. I offer my knowledge and skills that I think would be most helpful to address your concerns, learn ways to make changes you want to make happen and move forward with life!
I am here for you so take that first step and get in touch with me. I will be happy to answer you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW11640
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Written on Jan 07, 2024 after therapy with LaVerne for 3 years on issues concerning self esteem
I feel so good after each session with LaVerne! I am in a very difficult situation in my life and have worked with LaVerne for a while. She is an extremely good listener, very sensitive to what I am saying , empathic, patient and also very practical. Therapy with her has given me the strength to do major steps forward and I've created reliable, realistic steps to a better future. It makes me very hopeful and has me thinking positive, that I have more power, flexibility and influence in my marriage & work life than I was ever daring to think. I simply love working with her!
Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with LaVerne for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
The best!!
Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with LaVerne for 9 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She has a warm manner about herself. I feel comfortable sharing.
Written on Sep 18, 2021 after therapy with LaVerne for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
LaVerne has been a wonderful help to resolving my anxiety and other various things I have talked with her about.
Written on Jun 06, 2021 after therapy with LaVerne for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I found LaVerne to be very easy to talk to and connect with. She is very down-to-earth, warm, and very knowledgeable. Her use of guided meditation in sessions is great!
Written on Jan 15, 2021 after therapy with LaVerne for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem