Lois Pasapane

Lois Pasapane earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 1984 and brings 35 years of clinical experience to her practice. She has been a licensed mental health counselor in Florida for more than 25 years and now holds licensure in North Carolina as a clinical mental health counselor. She is also nationally certified through the National Board for Certified Counselors.

Lois works with individuals and groups and has experience teaching and supervising prospective counselors at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, Florida. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, and ADHD.

Her approach is primarily person-centered within a flexible, eclectic framework. After a thorough intake that reviews family and personal history, identifies presenting issues, and highlights client strengths, she collaborates with each client to design a personalized treatment plan. That plan often includes behavioral agreements and homework assignments, and Lois emphasizes the client’s active participation in the therapeutic process rather than presenting herself as the sole source of answers.

Lois uses techniques that build skills and confidence - such as role-play, positive reinforcement, and esteem-building exercises - alongside traditional talk therapy. She is a Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist and finds hypnotherapy to be an efficient modality that can produce lasting results with fewer sessions. She also incorporates Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or Tapping) as a tool to help reduce anxiety and change unhelpful behaviors; these methods are introduced only after a full exploration of client needs and with a clear explanation and signed agreement. Lois strives to provide a nonjudgmental, safe environment and aims to be honest and authentic while supporting clients toward their goals.