Laronne James - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

14 years experience

About Laronne James

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 17 years and a 33 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.

Licenses

LPC

70392

Professional experience

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management
Depression

Additional Focus Areas

LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“She is awesome!”

“Laronne has an ability to connect with people I think, they understand what buttons to press and when, and where to add in anecdotes to help add perspective to a conversation or thought process. I have greatly enjoyed our sessions and my mental health has improved in the short time we have been meeting, I believe that is the biggest honor I can personally give in a review.”

“She is thoughtful. Prompts me to understand myself and offers tools to cope and grow with myself. ”

“She listens and is thoughtful in her responses. ”

“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. ”

“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. ”

“Laronne is amazing! Laronne always check in on me throughout the week to make sure I’m doing okay.! ”

“Elaborate and attentive to listening and understanding.”

“Laronne is an outstanding therapist - and I’ve had a lot of them over the past 45 years. She’s so down to earth, empathetic, thoughtful, experienced and knowledgeable. I know I’m in good hands with Laronne, and I’m so very thankful for her. ”

“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. ”

“Laronne has been such a huge help for me! She has so many words of wisdom and she really HEARS what you are saying. Laronne is the best and her worksheets are always on point to what is going on in my life. I wouldn't see or talk to anyone else but Laronne, she understands and is empathetic, but also has put the mirror in front of my face when needed. Always considerate and always just what I need to get me through my rough times! ”

“LaRonne has been extremely helpful and I have enjoyed working with her”

“I loved working with Laronne! She was so helpful with some of the anxieties I had been feeling. ”

“I love that Laronne has shown me that she cares about me and my well-being even if that means suggesting that therapy with her isn't what is best for me and my needs.”

“Laronne is down to earth and also has a strong southern accent which, for me, makes her more approachable and friendly sounding. In some ways, she feels like the aunt I wish I had growing up. ”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.