Lois Pasapane, LCMHC, LMHC

Lois Pasapane holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Nova Southeastern University, earned in 1984, and brings decades of clinical experience to her practice. She has been a licensed mental health counselor in Florida for more than 25 years and currently practices as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC - in North Carolina. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and her background includes training to work with both individuals and groups as well as teaching and supervising prospective counselors at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, Florida.

Her approach is grounded in a person-centered orientation that places the client’s goals and strengths at the center of treatment. After a comprehensive intake that explores family and personal history as well as presenting concerns, she collaborates with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan. That plan often incorporates behavioral agreements and homework to reinforce progress outside of sessions. Lois emphasizes active participation, using techniques such as role-play, positive reinforcement, and esteem-building exercises to help clients build resources and take greater responsibility for their choices.

Lois integrates a range of evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), client-centered work, and hypnotherapy. She is a Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist and also employs Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or tapping when appropriate. These modalities are introduced only after a thorough exploration of client needs and with clear explanations and agreement. Lois strives to create a nonjudgmental, respectful environment and approaches therapy with honesty and authenticity in support of each client’s goals.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Practical Benefits

Lois integrates client-centered therapy, hypnotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy in her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's goals and values, helping individuals build self-awareness and personal growth through collaborative support. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access inner resources and address patterns such as anxiety, unwanted behaviors, or stress reactions, often reducing the number of sessions required. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework, and can be effective for mood, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lois works collaboratively with each person to evaluate needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors a plan that may combine methods to suit the individual. This collaborative exploration helps determine what feels most helpful as treatment progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility to connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from home or work. These options allow therapists and licensed professionals to deliver consistent support, maintain continuity of care, and adapt communication styles to what works best for each client.