Alaine Lagasse, LPC, LPCC - Therapist in Minnesota

About Alaine

Alaine Lagasse is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, practicing in Minnesota. She has 12 years of experience and offers direct, respectful care for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, and relationship strains. Alaine uses plain language and clear guidance so parents and caregivers can understand next steps.

She works with clients on issues such as grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes.

Background and approach

Her approach is practical and interactive. Sessions are straightforward and honest, with an emphasis on facing fears and building real skills. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based ideas and mindfulness exercises to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.

Alaine also draws on motivational interviewing to support shifts in habit and behavior. She tailors conversations and plans to each person rather than following a fixed script. That means she listens for what matters most and adjusts techniques to fit goals and daily life.

Therapy sessions may include skill practice, short experiments between meetings, and focused problem-solving around communication, boundaries, and coping tools. Alaine respects sexual orientation and gender identity, and she works to create a space where clients feel understood and treated with courtesy.

Her work often focuses on practical supports for family and parenting concerns, along with related issues like blended family stress and caregiver strain. People who want clear guidance and steady support often find this style helpful.

Therapeutic approaches that work online

Alaine uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and practicing new, more helpful responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday stressors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, teaches acceptance of difficult feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to small, meaningful actions. ACT can help with trauma, grief, avoidance, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to concerns, goals, and daily routines, then try methods that match what the client wants to accomplish. If one way does not fit, she adjusts the plan so tools and goals feel workable for the person and their family situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to meet around work, childcare, and school schedules. They also allow skill practice and short check-ins between longer sessions, so progress can continue in small steps at home.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is interactive and direct, with an emphasis on honesty and practical steps. She combines clear guidance, skill practice, and conversations tailored to each person.

What is her professional background?

She has 12 years of counseling experience and has worked with clients facing trauma, substance concerns, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials with licence details AK LPC 121549 and MN LPCC 5085, and she practices in Minnesota.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are costs and getting started managed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Alaska, Minnesota
Languages: English

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