Lois Pasapane, LCMHC, LMHC
Licensed counselor with 35 years experience
- Person-centered approach
- EMDR and hypnotherapy
- Trauma and life transitions
About Lois Pasapane
Lois Pasapane is a seasoned mental health professional who brings more than three decades of clinical experience to her work. She earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 1984 and holds state licenses to practice as a mental health counselor. She has been licensed in Florida for over 25 years and is currently licensed as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC in North Carolina. She is also a National Certified Counselor - NCC, a national credential that reflects standardized training and competency in the counseling field.
Lois is trained to work with individuals and groups and has experience teaching and supervising prospective counselors at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, Florida. Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationships and intimacy issues, eating concerns, career challenges, and ADHD. She also attends to aging and geriatric issues, body image, caregiver stress, and codependency.
Clinically, Lois draws on an eclectic set of approaches while maintaining a person-centered orientation. She values the client as the primary driver of goals and recovery, and she uses a detailed intake process that explores family and personal history, identifies issues, and highlights client strengths and limitations. Treatment planning is collaborative - client and therapist design practical strategies that often include behavioral agreements and homework assignments. Lois views her role as a resource and supporter who encourages clients to take responsibility for their choices, building resources through positive reinforcement, role-play, and esteem-building exercises.
Her therapeutic toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR, hypnotherapy, mindfulness-based techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and somatic approaches. She is a Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist and integrates hypnotherapy when appropriate, noting that it can reduce the number of sessions needed for some concerns. She also uses Emotional Freedom Technique - EFT or Tapping as a technique to support anxiety relief and behavioral change. These adjunctive methods are introduced only after a full exploration of client needs and with client agreement.
Throughout her work Lois emphasizes active client participation, clear explanation of therapeutic processes, and honest, authentic collaboration. She aims to provide a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can give feedback and shape the course of therapy as they pursue personal growth and healing.
Lois is trained to work with individuals and groups and has experience teaching and supervising prospective counselors at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, Florida. Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationships and intimacy issues, eating concerns, career challenges, and ADHD. She also attends to aging and geriatric issues, body image, caregiver stress, and codependency.
Clinically, Lois draws on an eclectic set of approaches while maintaining a person-centered orientation. She values the client as the primary driver of goals and recovery, and she uses a detailed intake process that explores family and personal history, identifies issues, and highlights client strengths and limitations. Treatment planning is collaborative - client and therapist design practical strategies that often include behavioral agreements and homework assignments. Lois views her role as a resource and supporter who encourages clients to take responsibility for their choices, building resources through positive reinforcement, role-play, and esteem-building exercises.
Her therapeutic toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR, hypnotherapy, mindfulness-based techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and somatic approaches. She is a Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist and integrates hypnotherapy when appropriate, noting that it can reduce the number of sessions needed for some concerns. She also uses Emotional Freedom Technique - EFT or Tapping as a technique to support anxiety relief and behavioral change. These adjunctive methods are introduced only after a full exploration of client needs and with client agreement.
Throughout her work Lois emphasizes active client participation, clear explanation of therapeutic processes, and honest, authentic collaboration. She aims to provide a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can give feedback and shape the course of therapy as they pursue personal growth and healing.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependency
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lois Pasapane have?
Lois Pasapane has 35 years of experience in the counseling field.
Is Lois Pasapane a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCMHC and LMHC. Her licenses are NC LCMHC 13720 and FL LMHC MH2244.
In which languages does Lois Pasapane provide therapy?
Lois Pasapane provides therapy in English.
Where is Lois Pasapane located?
She is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Lois Pasapane as my therapist?
You can work with Lois Pasapane through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lois Pasapane work with international clients?
Lois Pasapane does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lois Pasapane cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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Licensed professionals offer these remote services, and clients may choose a different therapist at any time if they want a new fit. For many, online therapy provides an accessible, practical way to begin or continue work on personal goals with trained therapists.