As a licensed therapist with extensive experience in Florida, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I have deep expertise in addressing issues like social isolation, life purpose exploration, and coping with significant life changes.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate and tailored to each individual's unique experiences. I work closely with clients across various backgrounds, with particular sensitivity to older adults, veterans, and those managing chronic health conditions. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients can develop resilience, improve communication skills, and rediscover personal strength.
I draw from decades of clinical experience to offer nuanced, empathetic guidance. Whether you're struggling with panic attacks, relationship challenges, or seeking to understand yourself more deeply, I'm committed to walking alongside you with understanding and professional support.
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, Veteran and Armed Forces 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
NH LCSW 3895
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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