Lapde So, LPC is a licensed professional counselor. Her specialty is in mental health counseling and drug and alcohol treatment. She primarily does individual counseling but also has experience in group work, couples counseling, and family therapy. She can do mental health evaluations and drug and alcohol assessments. She works with a wide range of ages from adolescents, young adults, through adulthood.
Education & Work Experience
- University of Pennsylvania: M.Phil.Ed. in Professional Counseling
- University of Pennsylvania: M.S.Ed. in Counseling & Psychological Services
- Washington University in St. Louis: B.A. in Psychology and International Area Studies
Lapde earned her Bachelor degree from Washington University in St. Louis and both Master of Philosophy in Education and Master of Science in Education degrees from University of Pennsylvania. She is licensed in the state of Connecticut and Pennsylvania and is a nationally certified counselor. She is also a member of the American Counseling Association.
Her work experience includes:
Present: Clinician at Connecticut Renaissance in Norwalk, CT
Lapde also works as a clinician at an outpatient dual diagnosis treatment facility in Norwalk, Connecticut. She runs an adolescent intensive outpatient program and also leads weekly family education groups and workshops.
Past: Counselor at Collaborative Counseling Group in Fairfield, CT
Recently, Lapde worked as a counselor in a group practice in Fairfield, Connecticut. She saw clients of all ages for individual counseling, couples counseling, and family counseling. The philosophy at Collaborative Counseling Group is built upon creating a network of services that support the most comprehensive care to each client.
Past: Mental Health Therapist at Women’s Therapy Center in Philadelphia, PA
In the past, Lapde worked at a non-profit called Women’s Therapy Center in Philadelphia. There, she provided low-cost, quality therapy services to women in Philadelphia. Her work focused on empowering women and helping them create a voice to express themselves and feel better about who they are.
Past: Young Adult Addictions Counselor at Rehab After Work in Paoli, PA
Also, Lapde use to be a young adult addictions counselor at Rehab After Work in Paoli, Pennsylvania. She ran an intensive outpatient program for young adults ages 18-30 who were suffering from chemical dependency. She also ran a weekly family education group, aftercare relapse prevention group, addiction awareness group, and conducted evaluations and drug and alcohol assessments.
Background
Lapde was born and raised in southern Illinois near St. Louis. She moved to Philadelphia after college and now resides in Westport, Connecticut. Her parents are from Hong Kong, where she often visits. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, doing artwork, playing/teaching violin, watching movies, and going to the beach.
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