Laverne SantangeloLPC

Laverne Santangelo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on practical support for people facing pregnancy and childbirth concerns and other life changes. She draws on a decade of counseling experience and a long history of service to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, addiction, and parenting challenges. Her voice is direct and warm, and she aims to meet people where they are.

Laverne blends talk therapy with coaching and movement practices she has studied, keeping sessions grounded and goal oriented. She favors person-centered planning, so each plan is shaped around a person’s needs and preferences. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns, and motivational interviewing to strengthen motivation for change.

Her background includes many years in community mental health and inpatient addiction settings. Laverne retired from the Army National Guard after 23 years of service and has over 25 years of volunteer and helping-professions experience. She has supported people through substance use, severe mood disorders, and the aftermath of traumatic events.

She has worked with people processing shame, guilt, and forgiveness after reproductive loss and other difficult experiences. Laverne has led groups designed to help women navigate life transitions and has added life coaching to her practice to support practical goal setting.

In sessions she focuses on real steps people can take between meetings. She helps with coping skills for sleep, eating, anger, and parenting strain, and addresses multicultural and veteran-related concerns when relevant. Her style is collaborative, straightforward, and oriented to small, sustainable changes.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals first and encourages open conversation about what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs support sorting through feelings about pregnancy, parenting, or life shifts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers practical exercises to shift sleep, mood, and anxiety symptoms. CBT is useful for managing worry, depressive symptoms, and habits that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That might mean blending person-centered talk with CBT exercises, motivational interviewing, or mindfulness tools based on how someone responds.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people access a therapist who understands veteran issues, addiction recovery, and parenting concerns even when local options are limited. Ask about format choices when you schedule so sessions match your routine and needs.