Lois Pasapane, LCMHC, LMHC

Lois Pasapane is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those facing life transitions, addiction challenges, eating and body image issues, career pressures, and ADHD. Lois brings 35 years of counseling experience to her work in North Carolina.

She begins with a careful intake that looks at personal and family history, current struggles, and personal strengths. From there she and each client design a plan with clear goals. That plan often includes practical steps such as behavioral contracts, role-play, and homework to practice new skills between sessions.

Her overall approach is person-centered, meaning she centers the client’s goals and choices in the work together. She describes herself as a resource and supporter who encourages personal responsibility and active participation. Lois also uses techniques that directly address anxiety and trauma symptoms when they fit the person’s needs.

Lois holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Nova Southeastern University and has longstanding licensure as an LMHC in Florida and an LCMHC in North Carolina. She has experience teaching and supervising counselors and has worked in clinical settings for decades.

When appropriate and agreed upon, Lois offers hypnotherapy and techniques such as Emotional Freedom Technique as part of treatment. These are introduced only after a full explanation and client agreement. She aims to be honest and straightforward while helping people build lasting skills for coping and growth.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care options

Lois often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people untangle troubling thoughts and take meaningful action. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking steps that match those values even when uncomfortable feelings remain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down negative thinking and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns.

She also offers Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes respect for the client's goals and a supportive, nonjudgmental stance. That approach helps people feel heard while they try new ways of coping and build self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client decide collaboratively which methods fit the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with one approach and adding tools from another depending on how things progress.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. The main benefit is practical: remote sessions can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in during a work break or between other obligations. They can also allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Ask about current options so you can choose what fits your routine.