Laverne Santangelo , LPC

Laverne Santangelo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on women's issues among many other concerns. She aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, and changes that come with different life stages. Her approach is down-to-earth and practical, with an emphasis on clear goals and steady progress.

She brings a decade of counseling experience and a long history of working in helping roles. Her background includes work in inpatient settings, community mental health, and facilitating groups for women navigating life transitions. She also served in the Army National Guard for 23 years and draws on that life experience in her work.

Laverne uses person-centered methods to build treatment plans with each client. She often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based ideas. Sessions can include coaching elements to support concrete goals like relapse prevention, sleep routines, or coping strategies for anxiety.

She has helped people facing addiction, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, body image and eating issues, parenting strain, and career stress. Laverne also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, codependency, and questions of life purpose or midlife transition. She is comfortable addressing multicultural and veteran-related concerns.

Clients can expect a collaborative style that focuses on small steps and practical tools. She describes her work as meeting people where they are and helping them find sustainable ways to feel steadier and more in control.

Sessions are offered in English, and Laverne accepts international clients for online care. Her practice blends counseling and life-coaching ideas to help people move toward balance and wellness.

Approaches that guide online care

Client-centered work focuses on the person's own goals and values. The therapist listens closely, asks what matters most, and helps shape a plan that fits daily life. This approach is useful for people who want respect for their choices and concrete steps forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions use practical exercises to spot unhelpful patterns and try small behavior changes. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many stress-related concerns.

Mindfulness therapy brings simple attention practices into the work. It helps people notice sensations, thoughts, and urges without reacting automatically, which can reduce impulsivity and support recovery from addiction or strong emotions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and comfort level, adjusting plans as needed in collaboration with the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments.