dr. Ione Renee LaFata
43+ years experience

Dr.Ione Renee LaFata

Marriage & Family Therapist

·PhD, MEd, MA, IMFT
43+ years experience
$125
Accepting clients

About

As a licensed psychotherapist, I wholeheartedly encourage women and men to actively consider seeking spiritual counseling. While it is important to acknowledge that each individual's journey is unique, spiritual counseling equips women with valuable tools to build resilience and self-empowerment in a world often marked by uncertainty and adversity. By tapping into their spiritual resources, women can develop coping strategies, enhance their problem-solving skills, and foster a sense of inner strength. This enables them to overcome obstacles, embrace change, and lead fulfilling lives. The demands of career, relationships, and family can leave a person feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected. Spiritual counseling offers a holistic approach that addresses emotional well-being by integrating the spiritual dimension. It can help women cultivate inner peace, resilience, and emotional balance, enabling them to navigate life's challenges. Spiritual counseling, guided by a licensed psychotherapist, offers a powerful means to embark on this transformative journey. By exploring your spirituality, healing past wounds, finding meaning, and nurturing emotional well-being, you can unlock your full potential, leading a life of authenticity, purpose, and fulfillment. **Specialties:** Many people in their 30s may experience a sense of longing for deeper meaning and purpose in their lives. Spiritual counseling can facilitate a profound exploration of existential questions, such as "What is my purpose?" and "What brings me joy and fulfillment?" Through introspection, self-reflection, and guidance from a licensed psychotherapist, women can gain clarity and live more purposefully. **Credentials & Experience:** 40 years Experience as a School Psychologist, Certified Hypnotherapist, Licensed Individual, Relationship & Family therapist & Life Coach.

"As a licensed psychotherapist, I wholeheartedly encourage people over 30 to actively consider seeking spiritual counseling. While it is important to acknowledge that each individual's journey is unique, I would like to present you with several compelling reasons why this form of therapy can be truly transformative, empowering, and nurturing for all."

I work with

Couples
Couples
Group
Group
Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Teens
Teens

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

ADHDAnger ManagementAnxiety
Autism SpectrumBehavioral IssuesCodependencyCoping SkillsLearning DisabilitiesEmotional DisturbanceLife TransitionsMarital and PremaritalMen's IssuesOppositional DefianceParentingRelationship IssuesSchool IssuesSpiritualityStressTesting and EvaluationVeteransWomen's IssuesImpulse Control DisordersMood DisordersThinking Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused
Person-Centered
Relational
Strength Based
Interpersonal
Reality Therapy
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Compassion Focused
Positive Psychology
Multicultural
Hypnotherapy
Transpersonal

Services & Pricing

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$125

Couples Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$125

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · PhD, MEd, MA, IMFT

Ione Renee LaFata · Verified April 2026

Education and Years in Practice

Attended Saybrook Institute, PhD in , Graduated 2007

Additional Credentials

Membership from Previous Certificates Educational School Counselor/ Psychologist,/Assistant Principal/ISS

2012

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

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As a licensed psychotherapist, I wholeheartedly encourage people over 30 to actively consider seeking spiritual counseling. While it is important to acknowledge that each individual's journey is unique, I would like to present you with several compelling reasons why this form of therapy can be truly transformative, empowering, and nurturing for all.

I see couples, group and individual
$125 Per Session
Accepts insurance

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