Laronne James, LPC - Therapist in Texas

About Laronne

Laronne James is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience in mental health. She trained in Texas and has worked across settings that include psychiatric care, criminal justice, and social services. Laronne draws on practical skills developed with people managing substance use, mood and anxiety concerns, trauma, and big life transitions.

She started in criminal justice and addiction services, supporting clients with substance-related problems and coordinating with courts and parole systems.

Background and approach

Later roles involved work with people who have intellectual and developmental differences, collaborating closely with psychiatrists and leading care teams. During her clinical training she worked in a psychiatric hospital intensive outpatient program, then moved into community social services after licensure. That mix of hospital and community experience shapes how she plans care and sets goals with people.

Laronne mainly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an approach that focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching skills that can be used between sessions. She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and meeting people where they are. Parents and adults who are juggling stress, grief, addiction concerns, depression, anxiety, or life changes often find her straightforward style useful.

She favors short-term, action-oriented work that combines practical tools with reflective conversation.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and building a trusting working relationship. It helps when someone needs space to be heard and to make sense of their feelings at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, panic, and many day-to-day challenges where concrete strategies help.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then tailor a plan. That collaborative fit guides whether sessions emphasize skills training, reflective listening, or a mix of both.

Online therapy via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. These options let people connect from home, keep more flexible scheduling, and follow up between sessions with messages when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach coping tools, set goals, and track progress over time.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Laronne helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems, parenting concerns, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Client-Centered Therapy, offering practical skill-building plus attentive listening and collaboration.

What is her background and experience?

She has 14 years in the mental health field, including work in criminal justice, psychiatric intensive outpatient care, and social service settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, TX LPC 70392, and practices from Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English

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