Beatrice Lafleur , LCSW

Beatrice Lafleur is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports those coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship and communication problems, and concerns tied to women's issues and young adulthood.

She keeps sessions focused and practical. Beatrice listens first, then works with each person to set clear, achievable goals. She uses straightforward strategies so clients can try new skills between meetings.

Beatrice earned a master’s degree from Barry University and holds a Florida LCSW. She has 12 years of experience in mental health, including work in inpatient settings and community care. That range helps her balance safety and real-world planning.

Her approach draws on Client-Centered methods to build a respectful therapeutic relationship. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation. Solution-Focused techniques guide short-term goal setting and progress tracking.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and hands-on. Beatrice helps people identify small steps that fit into daily life. She encourages practice between sessions so change can become sustainable.

People come to her for clear guidance during transitions, support after loss, or help with persistent anxiety and mood concerns. She aims to make therapy a useful part of everyday living.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on honest listening and building a respectful relationship; it helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical ways to shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping during stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and goals, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan as progress is observed. This collaborative process helps match skill-based tools to real-life problems.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation for in-depth work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing questions between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to use different formats as needs change.