Laverne Santangelo, LPC
Veteran Michigan LPC supporting recovery and balance
- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Addiction and grief support
About Laverne Santangelo
Laverne Santangelo is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with additional certifications as a Wholistic Life Coach and Yoga Teacher, including training in trauma-informed yoga. She brings a broad background in helping professions, combining formal clinical training with long-term experience in service roles and community work.
As a veteran who retired from the Army National Guard after 23 years of honorable service, she draws on both personal and professional perspectives when supporting people through mental health and addiction challenges. She also has deep personal insight into the impacts of addiction within families, having grown up around loved ones who struggled with substance use. Those experiences inform her compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to care.
Her work history includes inpatient treatment for substance use, community mental health settings addressing severe mental illness, and group facilitation designed to help women navigate life transitions. She has supported individuals and families affected by addiction, guided clients through grief and forgiveness after reproductive loss, and integrated life coaching methods to help people set and reach personal goals. She emphasizes balance across mind, body, and spirit through counseling, coaching, and positive regard.
Clinically, she uses person-centered planning to build individualized treatment plans, meeting clients where they are and collaborating on solutions. She also employs cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and holistic practices to support stability and wellness. The LPC credential indicates licensure to practice professional counseling in Michigan.
As a veteran who retired from the Army National Guard after 23 years of honorable service, she draws on both personal and professional perspectives when supporting people through mental health and addiction challenges. She also has deep personal insight into the impacts of addiction within families, having grown up around loved ones who struggled with substance use. Those experiences inform her compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to care.
Her work history includes inpatient treatment for substance use, community mental health settings addressing severe mental illness, and group facilitation designed to help women navigate life transitions. She has supported individuals and families affected by addiction, guided clients through grief and forgiveness after reproductive loss, and integrated life coaching methods to help people set and reach personal goals. She emphasizes balance across mind, body, and spirit through counseling, coaching, and positive regard.
Clinically, she uses person-centered planning to build individualized treatment plans, meeting clients where they are and collaborating on solutions. She also employs cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and holistic practices to support stability and wellness. The LPC credential indicates licensure to practice professional counseling in Michigan.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Laverne Santangelo have?
Laverne Santangelo has 10 years of experience.
Is Laverne Santangelo a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MI LPC 6401018344.
In which languages does Laverne Santangelo provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Laverne Santangelo located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Laverne Santangelo as my therapist?
You can work with Laverne Santangelo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Laverne Santangelo work with international clients?
Yes, Laverne Santangelo works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Laverne Santangelo cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth
Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual's needs and goals, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and direction of work while the therapist provides support and empathy. This approach can be helpful for people coping with life transitions, identity concerns, relationship challenges, and general emotional distress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and skills-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.
Mindfulness therapy teaches awareness of present-moment experience through simple practices that reduce reactivity and increase calm. It can be useful for stress reduction, emotion regulation, and improving focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may blend elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and the ability to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options increase accessibility for people managing busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, or geographic distance, while allowing continuity of care across changing circumstances.
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