MaRanda Gilmore , LPC

MaRanda Gilmore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 11 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflicts, and intimacy-related concerns, helping them identify strengths and practical ways to move forward.

MaRanda approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert of their own story and that their existing resources can be mobilized to address the challenges they face. She emphasizes collaboration and respect, guiding clients through change while honoring their pace and preferences.

Recognizing that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, MaRanda provides supportive guidance during that process. The LPC credential indicates her licensure and professional training as a counselor in Louisiana, and she draws on that background to offer thoughtful, strength-based care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

MaRanda uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the individual’s perspective guides the work. This approach helps people who want support in exploring personal values, building confidence, and making meaningful choices.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and developing practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and address mood concerns. CBT is useful for clients who prefer structured, skills-based tools.

Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) is another approach MaRanda draws on to help improve relationship dynamics by exploring emotions and attachment needs, which can be especially helpful for couples and people working through intimacy and connection issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and MaRanda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a personalized plan for growth and healing.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when life changes occur. These options support consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.