Renee Lafriniere , LMHC, LPCC

Renee Lafriniere is a licensed therapist based in Florida who brings 25 years of clinical experience to her work supporting people through difficult emotional transitions. She focuses on helping individuals manage depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and the broader work of personal growth, with attention to needs that span young adulthood through aging and end-of-life transitions. Renee holds the LMHC credential, meaning Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and the LPCC credential, meaning Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, reflecting training and licensure to provide professional mental health care.

Her approach is compassionate and holistic, emphasizing self-compassion, improved communication skills, stronger social connections, and healing from isolation or shame. She has a particular interest in supporting women and multicultural populations as they navigate major life changes. Whether working with mood disorders, processing grief, or exploring life purpose, Renee aims to create a supportive atmosphere where clients gain insight and practical strategies for emotional well-being.

With a nuanced and empathetic perspective developed over a long career, Renee partners with clients in a collaborative process that is tailored to each person’s goals. Her work combines warmth and clinical skill to help people build resilience and clearer self-understanding.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Renee draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a warm, accepting environment where clients lead the pace of exploration and feel heard. This approach supports personal growth, self-understanding, and improvements in communication and relationships.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. CBT is often helpful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and other mood-related concerns by teaching concrete strategies to shift thoughts and reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Renee collaborates with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to tailor methods and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, reduce travel time, and allow people to access licensed professionals from familiar settings. Renee uses these options to help clients engage consistently in meaningful therapeutic work.