Beatrice Lafleur , LCSW

Beatrice Lafleur is a licensed clinical social worker who combines practical experience with a compassionate, goal-oriented approach to care. She earned her master’s degree from Barry University and holds licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in multiple states. Her work focuses on helping people manage mood, stress, and life transitions while strengthening relationships and overall well-being.

Her career spans 16 years in the mental health field, including five years at a Florida State Hospital where she provided care in an inpatient setting for individuals needing more intensive and longer-term support. For the past nine years she has shifted to community-based practice, working directly with people in outpatient settings to support sustained improvements in daily functioning and emotional health.

Beatrice uses solution-focused techniques to help clients identify and move toward concrete goals, and she integrates person-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral strategies to meet each person where they are. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and has received EMDR training. She aims to be responsive and strives to reply to messages within 24 business hours. Beatrice encourages persistence in the therapeutic process and supports clients in developing mindful, practical ways to live more fully.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Beatrice Lafleur

Beatrice integrates several practical therapeutic styles to address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life changes. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying clear, achievable goals and building on existing strengths to create forward movement; it is useful for clients seeking concrete steps and faster progress toward specific outcomes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or difficulty coping. It is typically structured and skills-based, supporting clients who want tools to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - expand flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive support from licensed professionals without needing to travel to an office.