Arnold Lavaire, LCPC, LPC

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Bilingual counselor focused on relationships and trauma

Details

Name	Arnold Lavaire
Credentials	LCPC, LPC
Based in	Illinois
Licensed in	Virginia, Illinois
Session format	Online
Languages	English, Spanish
Years in practice	15

About Arnold

Arnold Lavaire is a bilingual counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. He offers therapy in English and Spanish and draws on his background to relate to clients from diverse cultures. He grew up in Honduras and moved to the United States in 1996.

He served five years in the U.S. Navy. Those life experiences shape his interest in working with veterans, immigration concerns, and multicultural issues.

Background and approach

Arnold holds 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. He practices as an LCPC in Illinois and as an LPC in Virginia. In sessions he combines narrative ideas with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques.

That means he helps people tell their story, notice patterns that cause harm, and try small, practical changes. He also uses psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when those approaches fit a person's goals. People can expect straightforward conversation and a focus on practical steps.

Arnold pays attention to cultural background, family of origin issues, and how life transitions affect mood and behavior. He commonly helps with communication problems, blended family concerns, divorce and separation, and issues like isolation or jealousy. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Arnold supports clients who want to work in either English or Spanish and welcomes people from outside the United States as well.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Arnold works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Arnold among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Arnold among the ways he works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Arnold among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Arnold among the ways he works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Arnold among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Arnold directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Arnold directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical therapies work online

Arnold often uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, which can reduce blame and open new possibilities. Narrative approaches suit concerns like family of origin issues, identity in a new culture, and meaning after loss.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and responding without judgment to help clients feel understood and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep anxiety or depression going and to practice small, doable changes that ease symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, what has helped before, and preferences, and then try methods that fit. If something doesn't help, the plan can change so the work stays useful and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and body language, phone sessions require less bandwidth, brief text check-ins can fit into a busy day, and chat or messaging can support ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to keep momentum, fit therapy around work or family, and try approaches consistently.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Arnold commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as communication problems, divorce and separation, and immigration issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He blends narrative ideas with client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people tell their story, spot unhelpful patterns, and try practical changes.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 15 years of experience to his counseling work, drawing on life experience including military service and immigration background.

Where is Arnold licensed and based?

He is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois and as an LPC in Virginia, and his professional practice lists Illinois as a location.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are fees and getting started handled?

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