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LaVerne Merritt-Morrison, LMHC

Addictions LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Anger management Self esteem, Motivation
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I have earned my B.S. in Human Services/Counseling. I graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University, with my master’s degree in clinical counseling with a major in Addiction Counseling, May 2004. In September 2006 I was grandfather in as a New York State, License Mental Health Counselor. On 3/31/16, I was grandfather in as a Master Addiction Counselor from the National Certification Commission for Addiction Counselor. I have 20 years’ experience of substances use therapy, 15 years’ experience with individuals with dual diagnosis, 5 years’ experience working in transitional housing with individuals with chronic medical conditions.

I am a Credential Alcoholism Substance Abuse Counselor. I attended Narco Freedom Institute for my 60-hour Compulsive Gambling Training, and I received my Specialty in Gambling Designation. I have obtained not only a theoretical base to go along with my practical knowledge of human behavior, but also, I have developed the skills necessary to help others to empower themselves. My approach to therapy is motivational interviewing along with cognitive behavioral therapy, most importantly I use a client-centered approach to meet the client where they are.

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Maya Angelou

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Addictions LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Anger management Self esteem, Motivation

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Drug and alcohol addiction, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Sex addiction, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NY LMHC 003287-1

Reviews

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Laverne giving me exceptional support for what I need. Thank you!

Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with LaVerne for 8 months on issues concerning depression, and addictions

Laverne is very knowledgeable, supporting, as well as challenging!

Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with LaVerne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adh

Great therapist. Highly recommend.

Written on Sep 12, 2024 after therapy with LaVerne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management

LaVerne is great! She's really helping me get back on track!!

Written on Sep 07, 2024 after therapy with LaVerne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion

Compassionate, understanding, and able to give clients the tools they need to live a happier and healthier life

Written on Sep 01, 2024 after therapy with LaVerne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

No matter what, LaVerne DOES care. She is one of the BEST therapists on Better Help.

Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with LaVerne for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life