About Laverne

Laverne Santangelo, LPC, RYT (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor,

Registered Yoga Teacher

  • I work with Adults 18+ who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief or a life transition such as empty nest, loss of a job, mid-life, retirement, divorce, relocation or in recovery. I enjoy working with veterans because I am a 23yr army veteran, I also am LGBTQ ally. I also enjoy working with multicultural families.

  • I am a therapist because I have always had a desire to serve others. I have been serving people or my community all of my life. I have also overcome many personal struggles of my own by working with a therapist or life coach.

  • I believe in working with the mind, body and spirit. I highly encourage that you incorporate some type of movement (dance, yoga, walking etc.)or mindfulness activity(journaling, meditation, breathwork, prayer) while you see me for therapy. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you work through many of life's struggles and challenges. My sessions are 50 minutes in length. I believe in putting a treatment plan together that identifies your needs and goals.

Education/Certifications:

Masters in Mental Health Counseling- Oakland University

Licensed Professional Counselor in State of Michigan

Addiction Certification- Oakland University

 Integrative Health Certification- University of Michigan

Whole Life Healing Coaching Certification

200hr Yoga Teacher

Yin Yoga

Trauma-Informed Yoga

Grief Yoga Facilitator

Grief Educator in Progress