Renee Lafriniere, LMHC, LPCC

Renee Lafriniere, LMHC, LPCC, is a Florida-based licensed therapist with 25 years of experience helping people navigate challenging emotional and life transitions. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Drawing on a long career working with a wide range of concerns, she focuses on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief, addictions, family and parenting difficulties, trauma and abuse, and life changes that affect mood and purpose.

Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, holistic stance that supports self-compassion, stronger communication skills, and rebuilding social connections when isolation or shame are present. Renee often works with women and multicultural clients who are negotiating significant shifts in their lives, from young adulthood through aging and end-of-life transitions. She also supports people facing career challenges, coping difficulties, and mood disorders, offering a space to explore meaning and practical strategies for emotional wellbeing.

Across her work she aims to foster insight and resilience through collaborative, personalized support. Renee brings an empathetic, steady perspective to therapy, helping clients develop tools and understanding to manage difficult emotions and move toward clearer goals and improved functioning.