- ACT techniques
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Alaine
Alaine Lagasse is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC and LPCC, practicing in Minnesota with 12 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, and self-esteem struggles. Her work also covers bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life transitions.
Before private practice she served as a readjustment counselor supporting military veterans through the move back to civilian life. In that role she addressed combat and sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, substance use, and career challenges. That background informs how she approaches trauma and recovery today.
Alaine’s style is interactive and direct. She favors honest conversation and practical steps rather than long theory. She combines cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people change patterns and manage strong emotions like anger.
Sessions focus on clear goals and skills you can use between meetings. Expect talk that identifies what keeps problems going, experiments to try differently, and short practices to reduce stress and reactivity. She also uses motivational interviewing strategies when substance use or ambivalence about change are part of the picture.
She affirms people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect experience with trauma, relationship problems, caregiving stress, blended families, and aging concerns. To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Alaine uses cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness practices in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems active, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with personal values, which can reduce avoidance and build purposeful change. Mindfulness therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which combination of techniques makes the most sense based on goals, everyday demands, and what feels useful in practice. The plan can be adjusted as sessions progress so techniques stay relevant and practical.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or offer an alternative when travel is difficult. Many people find it simple to practice mindfulness exercises and CBT worksheets between sessions when work is done remotely, and motivational interviewing conversations can be effective over typical video or phone appointments. Licensed professionals aim to match session length and structure to fit daily life while working toward clear goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Alaska, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, sleeping difficulties, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is interactive and somewhat direct, using honest conversation, practical skills, and short exercises to reduce reactivity and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of counseling experience, including work as a readjustment counselor with military veterans.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Minnesota with licensure details noted as AK LPC and MN LPCC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current online and in-person options before scheduling.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.