Alaine Lagasse

Alaine Lagasse is a Licensed Professional Counselor, holding LPC and LPCC credentials, with 12 years of clinical experience. She practices in Minnesota and has a long history of supporting people coping with trauma and life transitions. Her style is direct but respectful, and she aims to help people move toward clearer goals and steadier daily functioning.

She spent part of her career helping military veterans adjust from service to civilian life. In that role she supported people dealing with combat and sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, substance use, and work-related challenges. That practical experience informs the way she talks through difficult memories and current stressors.

Alaine uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside cognitive behavioral methods and acceptance approaches. She also integrates mindfulness and client-centered techniques so conversations match each person’s pace and needs. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual, whether that is reducing panic, improving sleep, or changing unhelpful patterns.

Her approach is interactive and honest. She will challenge avoidance and encourage steps toward the things a person values. At the same time she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, including for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning.

People who come to her often want concrete strategies and clear next steps. She works to create straightforward plans, practices for home, and check-ins that track progress. If someone is ready to make a change, she aims to provide steady support and real-world tools.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on processing and reducing the impact of traumatic memories and current symptoms. Online sessions using this approach often combine safe-paced processing with practical strategies to manage strong reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small value-based steps; online ACT sessions typically include exercises to notice thoughts and commit to action. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, giving space for people to set the agenda and feel heard during remote conversations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. This is a team effort where options are discussed and adjusted as progress is tracked.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them. It can also help people access therapy from different locations within the same licensure region and maintain continuity of care while working through trauma or stress.