Laverne Santangelo

(LPC)

About Me

Hello! My name is Laverne Santangelo and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan. I am also a certified Wholistic Life Coach and Yoga Teacher. My experience and knowledge in the mental health field and helping professions is vast. I have volunteered and worked in some capacity of helping others to be the best they can be for 25yrs. I am a veteran. I retired from the Army National Guard with 23 years of honorable service

I have had my own personal experiences with mental health and I grew up in a family with close friends and loved ones who struggled with addiction. I understand what is like to seek treatment, face stigmas and overcome barriers to treatment. I have worked in a variety or treatment settings which has developed and enhanced my clinical knowledge throughout the years.

I have worked with women who struggled with shame, guilt and forgiveness after an abortion. I spent several years working inpatient with individuals struggling with substance use and also helping their families understand addiction. I have created and facilitated groups to help women smoothly navigate the numerous seasons of life. I have worked several years in community mental health treating individuals who have severe mental illness and substance use. I have added life coaching to my practice to help individual achieve personal goals and desires.

I am passionate about my clients reaching achieving balance and wellness in all areas of their life! Our minds, bodies and souls can become healthy from counseling, coaching and positive regard.

I used person-centered planning to develop a treatment plans I will work closely with my clients to seek the answers and solutions to whatever stage of life or issue they are experiencing. “I will meet you where your at!” I use Cognitive Behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and holistic approaches to help you on your journey to stability and wellness.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Self esteem
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 10

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LPC #6401018344 (Expires: 2021-05-31)

Reviews

Written by C.E. on Jun 29, 2020 after counseling with Laverne for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse

Considerate & professional.

Written by E.L. on Jun 26, 2020 after counseling with Laverne for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd

Lavern is a wonderful individual, she listens so well and was able to support me with her insightful and caring nature. Her liberal and open approach is so valuable and along with her passion for yoga and meditation she was able to help me with anxiety and guilt as well as inspire and empower me. I would highly recommend her. Thank you Laverne.

Written by M.A. on Jun 15, 2020 after counseling with Laverne for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is an amazing person, very loving and listens very well to you. She is willing to go the extra mile for you. She is so friendly and I love that she listens with her heart wide open. I would give her 15 out of 10. She is such a nice lady.