Alaine Lagasse, LPC, LPCC

Alaine Lagasse is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who provides therapy in English and is based in Minnesota. She is licensed in Minnesota and Alaska and brings 12 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Earlier in her career, Alaine worked as a readjustment counselor with military veterans navigating the shift from military to civilian life. In that role, she helped clients manage challenges connected to combat and sexual trauma, including mood concerns, anxiety, substance use, relationship strain, and career stress. She also works with individuals from many backgrounds who have lived through physical or emotional trauma and abuse.

Her counseling style is interactive and can be somewhat direct, with an emphasis on honesty and facing fears in a grounded, supportive way. Alaine approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she affirms clients across sexual orientations and gender identities, including those who identify as Straight, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Questioning.

Alaine integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based strategies, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She tailors the conversation and treatment plan to fit each client’s needs, goals, and day-to-day realities, offering steady support as they work toward meaningful change.