Licsw Helena Lafave

Helena LaFave, LICSW, is a dedicated therapist currently employed at LynLake Centers for WellBeing since August 2023, previously providing therapeutic services at the University of Montana and Relate Counseling Center. Helena's extensive experience includes delivering school-based therapy to high school students addressing a variety of mental health issues, including trauma, self-esteem, and family dynamics. Helena also has a background as a clinical social work intern at Metropolitan State University, where diverse client mental health concerns were explored, and earlier experience as a special education paraprofessional in a charter school. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Montana State University-Bozeman, a Bachelor's degree in French Language and Literature from Université Paul Valéry - Montpellier III, and a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from St. Catherine University.