Alaine Lagasse , LPC, LPCC

Alaine Lagasse is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota. She brings 12 years of counseling experience to sessions and focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, and women's issues. Alaine aims to be direct yet compassionate and offers straightforward guidance that helps clients take practical steps forward.

She uses a mix of approaches that include cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment methods, and mindfulness practices. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She listens closely, points out patterns that get in the way, and works with each person to build small, manageable changes.

Alaine also incorporates motivational interviewing and client-centered care when helpful, so the work fits each person's needs and pace. She addresses concerns like grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance-related struggles in plain language and with practical strategies.

People who prefer clear feedback and a collaborative plan often find her style useful. She emphasizes respect for diverse identities, including LGBTQ people, and supports parents and caregivers dealing with stress and blended family concerns.

In sessions she will help you set realistic goals, practice coping skills, and track progress over time. The focus is on what needs to change now, and on steps you can use between appointments to feel more steady and in control.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Alaine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is practical and often includes short exercises and homework between sessions.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck by them, then choose actions that match their values. Mindfulness tools are woven into sessions to build attention and reduce reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and try strategies that fit your situation. If something isn’t working, she adjusts the plan in collaboration with you so the sessions match your pace and needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or an alternative when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick progress notes, coaching between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between appointments.