Arnold Lavaire, LCPC, LPC
Licensed in Virginia · 15 years in practice
Arnold Lavaire helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and depression.
License and registration
- LPC, Virginia
- 0701010484 · expires June 2026
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180007650 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1720389349 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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About Arnold
Arnold Lavaire helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and depression. He works with issues such as communication problems, blended family concerns, divorce and separation, immigration stress, and post-traumatic stress. Arnold speaks English and Spanish and brings 15 years of clinical experience to sessions.
He creates a calm, direct space where people can talk through what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning.
Background and approach
He uses clear questions and reflective listening to help people name patterns that cause pain. Arnold draws on several approaches to match each person’s needs. He uses client-centered methods to follow what the client finds most important.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses narrative ideas to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. Solution-focused strategies are used when clients want quick, goal-directed changes.
Psychodynamic ideas may be brought in to look at deeper patterns that repeat across relationships. Arnold trained in psychology and counseling and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Divinity. He is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC in Illinois and as a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC in Virginia.
His background includes military service and relocation from Honduras to the United States, which informs his work with multicultural and veteran-related concerns.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Arnold lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Arnold names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Arnold’s Approaches Work Online
Arnold commonly uses client-centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Client-centered approaches mean the therapist follows what the client brings to sessions, offering active listening and reflection to help people feel heard and clearer about their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.He also integrates narrative therapy ideas when helpful, inviting people to examine and change the stories they tell about themselves. These approaches translate well to remote sessions because they rely on conversation, shared observation, and practical exercises that can be assigned between meetings.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try steps in session, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize skill practice, story work, or deeper pattern exploration.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face work and visual cues, phone calls reduce bandwidth needs, live chat can be useful for short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving, or travel while still allowing focused therapeutic work.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Arnold commonly address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and depression, including related issues like blended family tensions and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He keeps sessions direct and listening-focused, helping people name patterns and practice small changes that reduce symptoms and improve relationships.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of experience, served five years in the US Navy, and holds graduate degrees in counseling and divinity.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is listed as an LCPC in Illinois and an LPC in Virginia and practices from an Illinois location.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Yes, sessions are offered in English and Spanish to support bilingual clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible access to care.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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