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Renee Lafriniere

Supporting practical change and deeper self-understanding

LMHC, LPCC Florida

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Renee

Renee Lafriniere brings 25 years of clinical experience to her Florida practice, helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She focuses on practical skills and emotional insight so clients can better manage mood disorders, addiction-related challenges, compassion fatigue, and the everyday pressures of work and parenting. Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a client-centered stance, emphasizing collaborative exploration and tangible coping strategies.

Renee aims to strengthen communication, reduce isolation and shame, and support clients dealing with career shifts, chronic illness concerns, or end-of-life planning. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and substance-related problems while attending to multicultural and life stage considerations.

Holding LMHC and LPCC credentials, she frames therapy around individual values and goals, helping clients clarify purpose and build resilience. Renee offers a warm, nonjudgmental environment that prioritizes practical tools alongside deeper self-understanding, guiding people toward improved functioning and a clearer sense of direction.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical strategies that reduce anxiety, improve mood, and increase daily functioning. This approach is often used for concerns like depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and stress-related problems.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their values and goals. This style supports work on self-understanding, communication problems, grief, and life purpose by prioritizing the client’s perspective.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Renee collaborates with each person to determine what feels most helpful. She works together with clients to tailor methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single pathway.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, manage geographical limitations within Florida, and fit therapy into work or family routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Renee commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is Renee's therapeutic approach and style?
Her work combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on collaboration, practical coping skills, and exploring personal values to support emotional growth.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Renee brings 25 years of professional experience to her practice, offering longstanding experience with mood disorders, grief, end-of-life concerns, and multicultural issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this provider?
She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials with licence details FL LMHC MH12255 and CA LPCC 18903, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are available and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer for therapy?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida, Washington, California

Languages

English