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Renee Lafriniere

Renee Lafriniere, LMHC, LPCC

Therapist · Florida · 25+ years of experience

Practical, steady guidance for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
LMHC, LPCC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH12255
License (Washington)
LMHC · No. LH61510164
License (California)
LPCC · No. 18903
NPI
1083068043

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  • 25 years experience
  • Focus on aging issues
  • Practical coping tools

About Renee

Renee Lafriniere is a licensed therapist working in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. She focuses on clear, practical steps clients can use day to day. Renee aims to make sessions straightforward and useful for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

She draws on 25 years of experience to guide conversations about grief, career shifts, addiction concerns, and coping with change. Renee pays attention to life stages, including challenges that come with aging and end-of-life transitions. She also supports people facing isolation, caregiving strain, and the emotional impacts of serious illness.

Her work centers on building better communication, self-compassion, and more reliable coping habits. Renee uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to each person and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Sessions include practical tools and simple experiments clients can try between meetings.

Renee frequently helps women and multicultural clients navigate identity, shame, and relationship patterns. She also addresses parenting stress, blended family issues, and the effects of mood disorders. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

People who choose Renee find a steady, experienced clinician who focuses on doable changes. She encourages honest conversation and sets goals that fit everyday life. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.

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

Credentials

Florida, Washington, California

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard, clarify priorities, and build their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Renee will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work stays practical and aligned with day-to-day needs.

Session formats and exact online options are not detailed here, so confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time on workdays. Licensed professionals can use those formats to keep continuity of care when life is busy, and the therapist will discuss what works best during the initial scheduling and intake.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, addictions, parenting strain, and other life changes including aging and end-of-life concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on listening first and then trying practical exercises to change thoughts and behaviors.

How long has she practiced?

Renee brings 25 years of clinical experience to her work, offering long-term perspective on coping and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the credentials LMHC and LPCC and practices in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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