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LaVerne Lake

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and personal growth. I take a collaborative and compassionate approach, coming alongside each individual as a supportive guide throughout their journey of change.

I believe in honoring each person’s unique story and strengths, and I tailor my approach to meet their specific needs. With strong listening and communication skills, I help clients identify underlying beliefs, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and explore healthier alternatives. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and restorative space that empowers individuals as they work toward healing, clarity, and lasting change.

My approach to therapy

I take a collaborative and compassionate approach, coming alongside each individual as a supportive guide throughout their journey of change. I believe in honoring each person's unique experiences, strengths, and needs, and tailor my approach to support their personal growth with an individualized mindset.

What you can expect from me

In our sessions, you can expect a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where your experiences are heard and respected. My approach is warm, collaborative, and empowering. You will leave each session with a sense of safety, knowing you are not alone in your journey. My goal is for you to feel supported, encouraged, and equipped to take the next step toward healing—no matter how challenging the path may feel.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Palm Beach Atlantic University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Multi-Systemic (MST), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Strength-Based, Relational, Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gestalt, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English