About Laronne

Laronne James is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 14 years of experience in behavioral health. She brings a practical, down-to-earth approach and focuses on helping people find tools that fit their daily lives. She has a long background working in criminal justice, addictions, and psychiatric settings, and she knows how to handle complicated situations calmly.

Early in her career she worked with people involved in the justice system and supported clients with intellectual disabilities.

Background and approach

She also led groups for high school students facing substance testing and helped federal parolees with substance concerns. That early work shaped her interest in addiction and recovery support. She has experience in psychiatric hospital settings, including an internship in an intensive outpatient program, and later worked with a social service agency to broaden her caseload.

Over time she developed a practice that often centers on depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions such as retirement or disability. Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with an emphasis on practical actions and client goals. She describes CBT as action-oriented and focused on giving people usable tools to manage symptoms and day-to-day challenges.

Sessions are led by the client’s needs and pace. Laronne is comfortable working across cultures and with diverse life experiences. She commonly supports people dealing with substance use, mood concerns, anxiety, ADHD, and the stress of major life changes.

Sessions are offered in English and provided through a range of online formats.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead, helping people feel heard and understood while they name goals and make changes. It is useful for people facing grief, life transitions, or uncertainty.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is action-oriented and often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and managing symptoms related to ADHD or substance use.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide whether Client-Centered work, CBT, or a mix feels most helpful based on individual needs, goals, and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper work, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins or those who prefer typing. These formats help fit therapy into busy schedules and make attending sessions easier across different circumstances.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Laronne commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma and related issues such as grief, sleeping problems, ADHD, and intimacy concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered stance combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on practical tools and actions driven by the client's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience in mental health settings, including work in criminal justice, psychiatric care, and social services.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not currently work with international clients.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
14 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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