- Blended family issues
- CBT and narrative
- Spanish and English
About Arnold
Arnold Lavaire is an LCPC and LPC with 15 years of clinical experience and licensure in Illinois and Virginia. He is bilingual and offers counseling in English and Spanish. His practice focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also addresses blended family issues and related challenges such as communication problems, divorce and separation, and family of origin matters.
He frames sessions around what each person brings to the room. He listens to immediate concerns, clarifies what matters most, and helps set short-term goals. He uses practical conversation, reflective listening, and evidence-based tasks between sessions to test new ways of handling day-to-day problems.
Arnold draws on several approaches to guide work with clients. He uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person. He applies cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try alternative actions. He also works with narrative ideas to examine the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships.
His background includes a B.S. in psychology, a M.A. in counseling, and a M.Div., combined with five years of military service. That mixture informs his interest in multicultural issues, veterans and armed forces concerns, and immigration-related stress.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. People can expect clear suggestions, practice tasks, and follow-up on progress. He accepts international clients and offers work in Spanish for bilingual speakers.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Arnold works from approaches that translate well to remote conversations. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and uses reflective listening to clarify what matters. This approach helps when someone needs a listening ear and a chance to shape their own goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is practical for anxiety, depression, and everyday relationship patterns because it breaks problems into small, changeable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with the client and help decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the therapist's session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow short check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people choose a quieter time of day, reduce the need for long commutes, and make it simpler to keep regular appointments while balancing family or work commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and related topics.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, goal-focused style that combines client-centered listening with actionable techniques. Sessions often include practical tasks to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and populations. His background includes military service and work with multicultural issues.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Illinois and Virginia. He is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can he work with people outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Confirm scheduling and any jurisdictional requirements before booking from another country.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. The therapist will list available ways to meet when you begin the intake process.
How are sessions paid for and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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