Laverne Santangelo, LPC

Laverne Santangelo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan. She brings a straightforward, compassionate style to help people facing stress, mood concerns, addiction, and the life shifts that often come in midlife. Her background includes military service and long experience supporting people through hard transitions.

She combines counseling with life coaching and yoga-informed practices to address both daily habits and deeper emotional patterns. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Clients can expect conversations that move from what feels stuck to what can change next.

Her work draws on person-centered planning, which means treatment plans grow from each person's priorities and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing are used to identify unhelpful thinking and to build motivation for change. Mindfulness and holistic practices are offered to support stress reduction and grounding.

Laverne has spent years in inpatient and community mental health settings, and she has led groups helping women navigate different seasons of life. She also has experience supporting people and families affected by substance use and grief. That background shapes a practical, no-nonsense approach to care.

She emphasizes collaboration and respect in every session. The aim is steady progress toward balance in mood, relationships, work, and daily routines. People looking to address midlife questions, addiction-related problems, caregiver strain, or mood disorders may find her approach helpful.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead to set goals and shape sessions; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to figure out what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and habits into clear steps to practice, which can be useful for anxiety, mood issues, and impulsivity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce stress and improve sleep and focus.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, letting people schedule shorter check-ins when needed, or offering sessions that do not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can also use structured CBT exercises and mindfulness practices effectively in remote sessions to support steady progress.