Thank you for viewing my web site. My name is Cheryl Lacoste. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. I believe that for counseling to be successful there has to be a good working relationship between the counselor and client. I know that for someone coming into counseling there can be feelings of vulnerability and fear.
I provide a compassionate, caring, nonjudgmental, trusting and peaceful environment in which my clients feel safe to be open and honest. I would love to have the opportunity to walk with you on your journey of personal discovery, change, healing and growth. I have experience working with clients with many issues including but not limited to: abuse, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and communication problems.
I provide a compassionate, caring, nonjudgmental, trusting and peaceful environment in which my clients feel safe to be open and honest. I would love to have the opportunity to walk with you on your journey of personal discovery, change, healing and growth. I have experience working with clients with many issues including but not limited to: abuse, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and communication problems.
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