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Paula A. Lavocat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC

Paula A. Lavocat

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
7048 Knightdale Blvd, Suite 250, Knightdale, NC 27545
Let's Connect (919) 739-4321
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If you’ve had difficulty finding therapy that is effective, you may want to consider working with a specialist. Traumatic or adverse life experiences may lead to a myriad of psychological and physiological symptoms. Treatment areas: General mental health, dissociation, trauma and PTSD (C-PTSD), adult ADHD, weight/obesity, bariatric surgery support, chemical and behavioral addiction. Specialty populations include military and first responders. Our practice welcomes adolescents and adults. We are proud to have the ability to meet needs of clients from many backgrounds and belief systems with our diverse group of clinicians.
Paula Lavocat is the Owner of Advocate Counseling and Consulting, PLLC and intentionally built a trauma-focused practice. She is an EMDRIA certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant offering EMDR Consultation, and EMDR training facilitator with Institute for Creative Mindfulness. Her practice includes several EMDRIA trained EMDR therapists as well.
Start your trauma-focused therapy journey with specialists to help you with past and present issues that may be keeping you from moving forward in your life. Some clinicians may have a waitlist. For EMDR consultation and LCMHCA supervision, please email Paula Lavocat directly.
Take the first step to help. Call or Paula A. Lavocat now - (919) 739-4321

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Advocate Counseling and Consulting, PLLC

7048 Knightdale Blvd

Suite 250

Knightdale, NC 27545

(919) 739-4321

Advocate Counseling and Consulting, PLLC - Wilson

400 Seven Hills Annex Road West

Suite 204

Wilson, NC 27893

Clinician offers telehealth and may have waitlist. Clinician owns a group practice and other clinicians are available for in-office visits.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Addiction and Obesity 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (919) 739-4321
Photo of Paula A. Lavocat, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Advocate Counseling and Consulting, PLLC

7048 Knightdale Blvd

Suite 250

Knightdale, NC 27545

(919) 739-4321

Advocate Counseling and Consulting, PLLC - Wilson

400 Seven Hills Annex Road West

Suite 204

Wilson, NC 27893

Clinician offers telehealth and may have waitlist. Clinician owns a group practice and other clinicians are available for in-office visits.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Addiction and Obesity 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Cigna EAP
  • Contigo
  • MedCost
  • Optum
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Note: We are NOT in-network with BCBS Blue Value/Blue Local/UNC Health Alliance or marketplace plans. All EMDR intensives are self-pay only.
or call with questions - (919) 739-4321
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Paula A. Lavocat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC
"
Note: We are NOT in-network with BCBS Blue Value/Blue Local/UNC Health Alliance or marketplace plans. All EMDR intensives are self-pay only.
or call with questions - (919) 739-4321
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Paula A. Lavocat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 10283 Paula A. Lavocat
  • In Practice for 12 Years
  • License: North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board LCAS-3253 / 2016
  • Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors NCC / 2016
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I have over 14 years of experience as a clinician and over 6 years as a clinical supervisor. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant who focuses on trauma being the likely cause of many other mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction, etc.
or call with questions - (919) 739-4321
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Paula A. Lavocat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC
"
I have over 14 years of experience as a clinician and over 6 years as a clinical supervisor. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant who focuses on trauma being the likely cause of many other mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction, etc.
or call with questions - (919) 739-4321
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Paula A. Lavocat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Addiction
  • Obesity

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Complex PTSD/Developmental Trauma Disorder
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Functional Neurological Disorders
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Veterans
  • Weight Loss
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Because I work primarily with trauma and Complex PTSD, I see many clients who have already made several attempts at therapy in the past and feel that therapy does not work for them. Many of my clients have received lists of diagnoses from other clinicians and have often felt disregarded. Your therapy experience will be trauma-focused and move at your pace. The goal is to not retraumatize.
or call with questions - (919) 739-4321
Photo of Paula A. Lavocat, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Paula A. Lavocat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC
"
Because I work primarily with trauma and Complex PTSD, I see many clients who have already made several attempts at therapy in the past and feel that therapy does not work for them. Many of my clients have received lists of diagnoses from other clinicians and have often felt disregarded. Your therapy experience will be trauma-focused and move at your pace. The goal is to not retraumatize.
or call with questions - (919) 739-4321
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Paula A. Lavocat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC

2 Endorsements

Sarah R. Coates
Sarah R. Coates
Licensed Clinical Mental Health CounselorMEdLCMHCNCCDCC
Paula is highly skilled in treating dual diagnoses and specializes in treating individuals and family members with SA issues. Paula is highly respected in our are for the incredible work she does.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Clinical Supervision for LCMHCAs
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • EMDR Therapy Consultation
  • Expressive Arts
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I specialize in PTSD and trauma utilizing EMDR therapy as my primary approach to treatment. I use a mindfulness-infused approach to EMDR therapy and integrate several other therapies within the EMDR therapy model. Your therapy experience will be trauma-focused and treatment based on your specific needs.
or call with questions - (919) 739-4321
Photo of Paula A. Lavocat, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Paula A. Lavocat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC
"
I specialize in PTSD and trauma utilizing EMDR therapy as my primary approach to treatment. I use a mindfulness-infused approach to EMDR therapy and integrate several other therapies within the EMDR therapy model. Your therapy experience will be trauma-focused and treatment based on your specific needs.
or call with questions - (919) 739-4321
Photo of Paula A. Lavocat, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Paula A. Lavocat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC

Location

Primary Location

Advocate Counseling and Consulting, PLLC

7048 Knightdale Blvd

Suite 250

Knightdale, NC 27545

(919) 739-4321

Additional Location

Advocate Counseling and Consulting, PLLC - Wilson

400 Seven Hills Annex Road West

Suite 204

Wilson, NC 27893

(919) 739-4321
"
Clinician offers telehealth and may have waitlist. Clinician owns a group practice and other clinicians are available for in-office visits.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (919) 739-4321
Photo of Paula A. Lavocat, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Paula A. Lavocat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC
"
Clinician offers telehealth and may have waitlist. Clinician owns a group practice and other clinicians are available for in-office visits.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (919) 739-4321
Photo of Paula A. Lavocat, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Paula A. Lavocat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC