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Arnold Lavaire

Compassionate, bilingual counselor focused on practical growth

LCPC, LPC Illinois

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Arnold

Arnold Lavaire is a bilingual counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Background and approach

Drawing on 15 years of clinical experience, he combines practical strategies with deeper exploration to support clients facing blended family issues, communication struggles, divorce and separation, immigration-related stress, and healing from post-traumatic stress or other forms of trauma.

Born and raised in Honduras, Arnold moved to the United States in 1996 and brings a multicultural perspective to his work. He holds a B.S. in Psychology from Campbell University, an M.A. in Counseling from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and an M.Div. from Mid-America Reformed Seminary.

Arnold is licensed in Illinois and Virginia and conducts therapy in both English and Spanish, offering care informed by several evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques. Clients can expect a blend of solution-focused tools and client-centered attention with opportunities to explore personal narratives and underlying patterns.

His background, including five years of military service, informs a practical yet empathetic style aimed at helping people build coping skills and find clearer paths forward.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship, helping clients explore their values and goals at their own pace. Narrative Therapy invites clients to reexamine the stories they tell about their lives and to reshape those narratives to open up new possibilities for healing and growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Arnold aims to collaborate with each person to determine which blend of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative work can involve trying different techniques and adjusting focus as progress and feedback guide the direction of therapy.

Online therapy with Arnold is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access care from different locations, and continue work between meetings with brief check-ins or messaging as needed.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Arnold work with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, immigration issues, and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and narrative approaches, while also drawing on solution-focused and psychodynamic ideas to tailor sessions to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working with a variety of concerns and brings both practical and reflective methods to the work.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is licensed in Illinois and Virginia with credentials IL LCPC 180007650 and VA LPC 0701010484, and practices from Illinois while accepting clients across locations noted in his profile.
In which languages can he provide therapy?
Sessions are available in English and Spanish, and he is fluent in both languages to serve bilingual clients.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to arrange your first session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Virginia, Illinois

Languages

English, Spanish