Renee Lafriniere, LMHC, LPCC
Compassionate therapist for life transitions
- Stress and anxiety support
- Grief and relationship care
- Career and life coaching
About Renee Lafriniere
Renee Lafriniere is a Florida-based licensed therapist with 25 years of clinical experience who supports people as they navigate complex emotional and life transitions. She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials, which stand for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and applies that training to a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, career shifts, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Her practice also attends to aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, cancer-related concerns, codependency, commitment and communication problems, dependent personality features, feelings of guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, life purpose exploration, mood disorders, multicultural considerations, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder. Renee takes a compassionate, holistic stance that emphasizes self-compassion, stronger communication skills, rebuilding social connections, and healing from isolation or shame.
She frequently works with women, multicultural populations, and people facing significant life transitions, offering tailored support across life stages from young adulthood through aging and end-of-life. Renee creates a collaborative therapy environment where individuals can develop insight, practical coping strategies, and greater resilience through personalized therapeutic work.
Her practice also attends to aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, cancer-related concerns, codependency, commitment and communication problems, dependent personality features, feelings of guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, life purpose exploration, mood disorders, multicultural considerations, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder. Renee takes a compassionate, holistic stance that emphasizes self-compassion, stronger communication skills, rebuilding social connections, and healing from isolation or shame.
She frequently works with women, multicultural populations, and people facing significant life transitions, offering tailored support across life stages from young adulthood through aging and end-of-life. Renee creates a collaborative therapy environment where individuals can develop insight, practical coping strategies, and greater resilience through personalized therapeutic work.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Renee Lafriniere have?
She has 25 years of professional experience.
Is Renee Lafriniere a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LMHC and LPCC. License details are FL LMHC MH12255 and CA LPCC 18903.
In which languages does Renee Lafriniere provide therapy?
Renee provides therapy in English.
Where is Renee Lafriniere located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Renee Lafriniere as my therapist?
You can work with Renee through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Renee Lafriniere work with international clients?
Renee Lafriniere does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Renee Lafriniere cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Renee Lafriniere
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and perspective, with the therapist offering empathy, acceptance, and support to help people explore feelings and build self-understanding. This approach is useful for those seeking greater self-compassion, improved communication, and clearer direction during life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress. It provides practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and for addressing unhelpful habits that affect relationships and daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Renee works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains practical and client-centered.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.