Laronne James (pronounced la-Ron) is a Texas-based therapist who has been involved in several aspects of the mental health field for fifteen years. She is a licensed professional counselor in Texas (TX LPC 70392) and has ten years of experience providing therapy services. She works in a suburb of Dallas and has a partner of twelve years and a 28-year-old son.

Her professional path began in criminal justice and addictions work, assisting a variety of clients including people with intellectual disabilities who had been charged with crimes and federal parolees coping with substance abuse. She also facilitated a group for high school students who tested positive – mostly for marijuana – during random testing. From 2004 through 2017 she worked with individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, collaborating closely with psychiatrists and serving as a team leader.

While completing her internship she worked in a psychiatric hospital within an intensive outpatient program. After obtaining licensure she chose to join a social service agency in order to serve a wide range of people with diverse concerns. She enjoys working across cultures and subcultures and most often supports people facing substance abuse, depression, anxiety, past trauma, and life transitions such as grief, disability, and retirement – whether voluntary or forced.

Although an existentialist at heart, her main therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She values CBT for its action-oriented focus, its suitability for shorter-term work, and the practical tools it offers while remaining guided by the client’s goals.