Laronne James, LPC

Laronne James is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in a suburb of Dallas, Texas, with 14 years of experience across multiple mental health settings. She began her career working in criminal justice and addictions, supporting people charged with various offenses as well as federal parolees struggling with substance abuse. Early on she also facilitated groups for high school students who had tested positive during random drug screenings, gaining experience working with adolescents and substance-related interventions.

From 2004 through 2017 she worked closely with people with autism and intellectual disabilities, collaborating with psychiatrists and serving as a team leader. During her clinical training she completed an internship in the intensive outpatient program of a psychiatric hospital, and after licensure she joined a social service agency to broaden her work with clients facing a wide range of concerns.

She most often assists people dealing with substance use, depression, anxiety, past trauma, grief, disability, retirement-related transitions, and other life changes. Although philosophically drawn to existential ideas, her practical work is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - an action-oriented, time-limited approach that emphasizes client-led goals and concrete tools for coping and change. Laronne values working across cultures and subcultures and aims to tailor strategies to each person’s life circumstances and objectives.