Renee Lafriniere , LMHC, LPCC

Renee Lafriniere is a licensed therapist who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and changes in life circumstances. She often works with women and those navigating major transitions. Renee aims to make therapy straightforward and useful so people can start feeling steadier. Renee uses practical talk and hands-on strategies to address problems like mood disorders, relationship conflict, addiction, and parenting strain. She also supports people dealing with postpartum depression, compassion fatigue, or the isolation that can follow big life events. Sessions are aimed at building clearer communication and coping skills. With 25 years of experience, Renee brings a calm, listening presence to sessions. She holds the LMHC credential and the LPCC credential, and she practices in Florida. Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools to help clients notice patterns and try new behaviors. Clients can expect a collaborative pace that honors their goals and cultural background. Renee is familiar with issues across the lifespan, including aging, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and blended family dynamics. She also addresses career questions, life purpose, and the stress that comes from caregiving or chronic illness. Conversations focus on small, doable steps and clearer choices. Renee helps people build routines and communication habits that reduce overwhelm. The goal is steadier mood, better relationships, and more confidence handling life changes.

How Renee’s Approach Fits Online Therapy

Renee uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely to what the person needs and building therapy around their goals. This approach helps people feel heard and guides conversations toward clearer decisions and better coping. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that get in the way of daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Renee works collaboratively to choose methods that match each person’s goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. She checks in and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so sessions stay useful. Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let a therapist and client work face to face when detailed conversation is helpful. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for ongoing support between scheduled meetings and can help people keep momentum on small tasks. These options give flexibility for different rhythms and needs while keeping the focus on clear steps, communication skills, and coping tools that transfer into everyday life.