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Renee Lafriniere, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Renee is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Renee. View 22 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida and Washington

Recent reviews

great listener without judgement.

Reviewed November 2024

I first started chatting with Renee in 2021 and again recently after about a year and a half. She has been so helpful with giving me the tools I need to help me through some very challenging times in my life. She's extremely understanding and I truly feel comfortable talking to her about everything. It's great knowing I have someone to talk to who will genuinely be all ears and help you see the positivity when you feel like you're at rock bottom. Can't say enough great things about Renee!

Reviewed July 2024

More about Renee

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

I am licensed in Florida with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Career difficulties Depression Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Aging and geriatric issues Blended family issues Cancer Codependency Commitment issues Dependent personality Hospice and end-of-life counseling Multicultural concerns Postpartum depression Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Young adult issues

Licenses

Renee Lafriniere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083068043.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH12255 · Expires March 2025
  • LMHC · Washington · LH61510164 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Renee Lafriniere

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

22 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Easy Excellent Helpful Listens Professional Wonderful Caring Comfortable

great listener without judgement.

Reviewed November 2024

I first started chatting with Renee in 2021 and again recently after about a year and a half. She has been so helpful with giving me the tools I need to help me through some very challenging times in my life. She's extremely understanding and I truly feel comfortable talking to her about everything. It's great knowing I have someone to talk to who will genuinely be all ears and help you see the positivity when you feel like you're at rock bottom. Can't say enough great things about Renee!

Reviewed July 2024

Very helpful

Reviewed June 2024

She has greatly help me in a very short amount of time and I'm very happy I started using better help thank you Renee

Reviewed May 2024

She's been my best advocate for myself! Always having me have my own back. Very good woman and therapist

Reviewed March 2024

My therapist is awesome. She is so relatable! She has been through some of the things I i’ve been through so I know she truly understands.

Reviewed March 2024

I'd like for lots of people I know to have the opportunity to experience a session with René. I've had therapists in the past but none with her style of connecting on a personal basis. At first it was a little disorienting, more like talking to a friend than a paid professional. Luckily, I'd read another review that suggested sticking with it to see the benefit of her way of relating to her clients and I am glad I did. Her friendly, casual style really helped overcome the gaps in interpersonal communication that are inherent in online conversations. She got to know me, I came to trust her, and we had many wonderful conversations. I am impressed by René's recall, her ability to connect seemingly disparate topics, and her willingness to meet me in whatever mood I might be in each time we talk. She made a big difference in how I was feeling about myself, my family, and my work. Over our many sessions, she gave me a lot to think about and held the threads of thought together over time. I have really enjoyed working with her and appreciate the improvement over how I was feeling when I first signed up for BetterHelp.

Reviewed February 2024

I absolutely love my sessions with Renee. I really wanted a therapist who would direct the conversation while also listening when something comes to mind and she does exactly that. Renee is very easy to have a chat too and we always have a good laugh about something during our sessions too. She will give me new ways to think about things or different ways I can approach challenges which are always super helpfull. Would highly recommend Renee!

Reviewed September 2023

I like Renee alot, she is a joyful lady who brings alot of life experience. She has great advice for me!

Reviewed June 2023

What an amazing human, she is so kind and puts heart into her work I’m so grateful for her. She is warm, kind, has wonderful advice.

Reviewed May 2023

Excellent person and therapist.

Reviewed April 2023

Renee is an easy person to speak with about difficult issues. She can move quickly to the central problem and offer excellent solutions. She can establish a true relationship with ease. She has a natural manner which makes her able to establish a solid connection. On a scale of one to ten she would score a ten for excellent.

Reviewed March 2023

Very easy to talk to. Provides additional information and resources as needed.

Reviewed March 2023

Very experienced and friendly.

Reviewed February 2023

She’s a good listener

Reviewed December 2022

She listens to me and offers her professional opinion. I value he expertise.

Reviewed December 2022

Amazing

Reviewed November 2022

I love her

Reviewed November 2022

Amazing and caring therapist!

Reviewed June 2022

She’s great

Reviewed June 2022

Renee is such a pleasure to work with. She really does a great job at finding ways to relate, and her decades of experience help her synthesize even the most complex issues.

Reviewed May 2022

She is a lovely woman and a great therapist, who listens and helps us wherever our concerns may be. She is one of a kind!

Reviewed May 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Renee Lafriniere offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Renee Lafriniere works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Renee Lafriniere speak?

Renee Lafriniere speaks English.

How many years of experience does Renee Lafriniere have?

Renee Lafriniere has 20 years of experience.

Where is Renee Lafriniere licensed to practice?

Renee Lafriniere is licensed to practice in Florida and Washington.

Does Renee Lafriniere accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Renee Lafriniere does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Renee Lafriniere?

Renee Lafriniere can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Renee Lafriniere?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.