LaVerne Kalafor
LCSW using CBT, DBT, EFT, attachment work, hypnotherapy
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About
LaVerne Kalafor, LCSW, is a licensed social worker practicing in Florida with 38 years of clinical experience. Her work focuses on a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and difficulties with sleep and parenting. She also addresses specialized areas such as aging and geriatric issues, veteran and armed forces matters, chronic illness and pain, and codependency.
Her approach integrates several evidence-informed methods so that care can be tailored to individual needs. She draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and hypnotherapy. These methods are used to explore relational patterns, emotion regulation, and practical coping skills while respecting each person’s pace and goals.
LaVerne works with people navigating life transitions, isolation, abandonment, caregiver stress, and the aftermath of loss or separation. Licensed in New Hampshire and Florida, she combines decades of practice with focused attention on communication, boundaries, and rebuilding routines during change.
Her approach integrates several evidence-informed methods so that care can be tailored to individual needs. She draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and hypnotherapy. These methods are used to explore relational patterns, emotion regulation, and practical coping skills while respecting each person’s pace and goals.
LaVerne works with people navigating life transitions, isolation, abandonment, caregiver stress, and the aftermath of loss or separation. Licensed in New Hampshire and Florida, she combines decades of practice with focused attention on communication, boundaries, and rebuilding routines during change.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 38
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NH LCSW 3895, FL LCSW SW11640
- NPI Number: 1881025914
- License: LCSW (Florida), LCSW (New Hampshire)
Remote session options and therapeutic approaches
LaVerne conducts remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats are offered to match different communication preferences and to support ongoing work across appointments.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thinking patterns and to practice concrete adjustments to reactions and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills aimed at emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relationship patterns and early relational experiences to clarify how those patterns affect current connections. Work is collaborative and paced to what the individual brings to sessions. LaVerne combines these approaches to focus on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and addressing relationship dynamics while using the remote tools listed to maintain continuity of care.
How much clinical experience does LaVerne Kalafor have?
LaVerne has 38 years of experience in clinical social work.
What are her professional credentials and licenses?
She is an LCSW and holds NH LCSW 3895 and FL LCSW SW11640.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is she based?
LaVerne practices in Florida.
What ways can people work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
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