Renisha Oubre , LPC

Renisha Oubre is a school counselor, mental health counselor, and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 12 years of experience. LPC is a state credential that denotes specialized training and licensure to provide professional mental health care. She has worked with children, adolescents, couples, and adults facing a broad range of concerns, including ADHD, abuse, psychotic and mood disorders, dual diagnosis, PTSD, substance use, depression, anxiety, relationship and family-of-origin issues, and high-risk behaviors such as alcohol misuse.

Renisha favors a client-centered, nondirective style that prioritizes understanding each person's perspective and honoring their autonomy. She listens to learn, checks for shared understanding, and adapts additional techniques and strategies to fit the individual needs and goals of each client. Her practice includes both individual and family counseling, and she welcomes people from diverse ages and backgrounds.

Counseling with Renisha is framed as a collaborative process in which the client is an active partner. She encourages honesty, openness, and a genuine commitment to growth, and she invites feedback so that the work can be adjusted as needed. She looks forward to supporting clients as they navigate change and work toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and respect for each person's goals. In this approach the therapist takes a nondirective stance, helping clients explore their values and choices and supporting autonomy - it can be especially useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and family issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes by teaching practical skills for managing mood and reactions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete strategies for regulating strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors. DBT techniques can be beneficial for anger, trauma-related difficulties, and intense mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Renisha collaborates with clients to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines listening with targeted strategies and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Renisha is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from different settings.