- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Laverne
Laverne Hoffler-Duckworth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Pennsylvania with ten years of experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and other common struggles. Laverne lists Guilt and shame among her focus areas and often helps people who feel stuck because of painful past choices or ongoing self-criticism.
She uses practical, evidence-based methods to help clients identify patterns that keep them feeling trapped. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. The work often includes learning new skills to manage strong emotions and to handle conflict with less overwhelm.
Laverne often addresses problems such as workplace stress, social anxiety, and problems in blended family situations. She also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, parenting tensions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Codependency and communication problems are named focus areas she commonly addresses.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix is used to set practical steps, test new ways of coping, and keep momentum between sessions. Clients can expect a mix of skill-building and reflective conversation.
Sessions are offered in English and the practice is based in Pennsylvania. Laverne’s profile notes ten years of clinical experience and the state credentials TX LPC and FL LMHC are listed in her background information. To start, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It breaks problems into small, testable steps and is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and problems with self-criticism.DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help people who struggle with overwhelming feelings, anger, or patterns of conflict in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laverne will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with skill-building, then adding motivational or solution-focused elements as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, since this profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or reducing the need to arrange childcare for longer appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt the pacing and tools of CBT and DBT for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, addictions, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses practical techniques from therapies like CBT and DBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and to build skills for managing strong emotions.
What is her background and experience?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
The profile lists LPC and LMHC credentials and notes Pennsylvania as the practice location, with TX LPC and FL LMHC mentioned in her background details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and how does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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