Hi there! My name is Laronne (la-Ron) and I have been involved in several aspects of the mental health field for fifteen years. I am a Texan and currently work in a suburb of Dallas. I have a partner of twelve years and a 28 year old son.
I began my journey as a criminal justice addictions professional and worked with a variety of clients to include those with intellectual disabilities who had been charged with a variety of crimes as well as federal parolees who are having issues with substance abuse. I also facilitated a group for high school kids who had tested positive for (mostly) marijuana during random testing.
I worked with people with autism and intellectual disabilities from 2004 through 2017 working closely with psychiatrists and performed as a team leader.
While working on obtaining my license I worked in a psychiatric hospital in the intensive outpatient program during my internship. After obtaining my license I sought employment with a social service agency so that I could work with a wide variety of people with a wide range of concerns.
I enjoy working with different cultures and subcultures and most often work with people with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, past trauma and those dealing through life changes such as grief, disability, and retirement, forced or otherwise.
Although an existentialist at heart, my therapeutic approach is primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I feel this approach works very well for a myriad of issues and is relatively short term and is an action therapy which provides working tools and is client driven.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
TX LPC 70392
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She is thoughtful. Prompts me to understand myself and offers tools to cope and grow with myself.
Written on Feb 25, 2024 after therapy with Laronne for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Laronne helped me come out still in one piece and grateful for my many blessings after one of the most difficult periods of my life - the death of my father, my diagnosis of cancer and serious related illnesses, loss of my job, and other crises that just kept piling on. She’s a straightforward, levelheaded, compassionate professional who I highly recommend. I’m grateful for having had her in my life when I really needed someone to help me determine how to cope with the falling sky.
Written on Sep 30, 2023 after therapy with Laronne for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
My sessions with Laronne cultivated a new, positive perspective on my life and of my emotions. She provided me with countless tools specific to my needs and made me feel heard and understood.
Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Laronne for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
Laronne is amazing! Laronne always check in on me throughout the week to make sure I’m doing okay.!
Written on Jul 15, 2023 after therapy with Laronne for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and grief
Elaborate and attentive to listening and understanding.
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Laronne for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, coaching, and adhd
I’ve been seeing Mrs. Laronne for three or four weeks now, and she has been so genuine with me, it makes her so approachable. Therapists can feel intimidating, but she is so down to earth that it created a comfort and security for me to open up, and feel safe in doing so. She doesn’t rush anything, and has so much wisdom to offer.
Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with Laronne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties