Lois Pasapane, LCMHC, LMHC

Lois Pasapane earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 1984 and brings more than 35 years of professional experience to her work. She has been a licensed mental health counselor in Florida for over 25 years and is currently licensed as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina. She also holds national certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) from the National Board for Certified Counselors. The LCMHC and LMHC credentials indicate state licensure to provide clinical mental health counseling, while the NCC denotes a national-level certification in professional counseling.

She is trained to work with both individuals and groups and has experience teaching and supervising prospective counselors at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, Florida. Her orientation is primarily person-centered within an eclectic framework, which places the client’s goals and strengths at the center of treatment. Following a thorough intake that covers family and personal history as well as current concerns and strengths, she collaborates with each client to design a tailored treatment plan that often includes behavioral agreements and homework assignments.

Lois approaches therapy as a partnership in which she serves as a resource and support to help clients take responsibility for their choices. She uses techniques such as positive reinforcement, role-play, and esteem-building exercises and expects active participation from those she works with. She is a Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist and integrates hypnotherapy when appropriate, noting that it can reduce the number of sessions needed and produce lasting results. She also employs Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or Tapping) as a practical tool for anxiety relief and behavior change, using these methods only after a full exploration of client needs and informed agreement.