- Client-centered approach
- English and Spanish
- 15 years experience
About Arnold
Arnold Lavaire is a bilingual counselor who speaks English and Spanish. He combines practical listening with straightforward guidance to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and depression.
He brings 15 years of clinical experience and a background that includes service in the US Navy. Arnold earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Campbell University, a Master of Arts in Counseling from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Reformed Seminary. His credentials include LCPC and LPC licensure in Illinois and Virginia.
In sessions he focuses on understanding each person’s story first. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and make space for what matters most to them. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and reframe painful experiences.
Arnold often addresses specific concerns such as blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, immigration-related stress, and post-traumatic stress. He also supports people dealing with loneliness, impulsivity, jealousy, men’s issues, and midlife transitions. These are handled with practical strategies and conversational exploration rather than technical jargon.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and international clients are accepted. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and emphasizes listening, empathy, and a collaborative pace. Online sessions using this approach focus on following what matters most to the client and helping them name concerns in their own words.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. In remote sessions this can mean working together on specific skills, tracking patterns between meetings, and practicing small experiments between appointments.
Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from difficult stories and consider alternate meanings. Online conversations can be used to map personal narratives and rehearse different ways of talking about painful events.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjustments are made over time based on what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn how appointments are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Clients often find virtual meetings help maintain continuity of care while balancing everyday demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Arnold address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related areas like blended family problems, immigration issues, and post-traumatic stress.
What is Arnold's therapeutic approach like?
He uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused methods to match the work to each person’s needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience and draws on that background when helping people navigate relationship and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Arnold holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Illinois, with licensure also in Virginia noted in his background.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm any scheduling details before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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