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MaRanda Gilmore, LPC

Practical, strengths-based counseling for anxiety and stress

11 years in practice · based in Louisiana · sessions in English · online sessions

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About MaRanda

MaRanda Gilmore is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are worrying about stress, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. MaRanda speaks plain language and aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are uneasy about starting therapy.

She invites clients to use their own strengths as the foundation for change. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and ways to cope when things feel overwhelming.

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Background and approach

She emphasizes collaborative problem solving rather than imposed solutions. MaRanda uses tools from client-centered approaches to build a respectful, listening-based space. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns.

For relationship and intimacy concerns she adds emotionally-focused ideas to help people understand and shift how they connect with others. Her background includes work with family stress, grief, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting strains. She also supports people facing career shifts, compassion fatigue, and challenges with self-esteem or body image.

Common topics in her practice include coping with life changes, anger, and issues tied to attachment or abandonment. People who choose MaRanda can expect straightforward conversation, practical homework when helpful, and an emphasis on small, doable changes. She works with clients in Louisiana and conducts therapy in English.

Online approaches that fit your life and goals

MaRanda draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can make their own choices; it helps when someone needs a space to sort feelings and decide on next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts affect behavior and mood, offering concrete strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. MaRanda will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest techniques that match those needs. This is a collaborative process where the therapist and client adjust methods over time based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video works well for deeper conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, frequent touchpoints. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling daily responsibilities.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does MaRanda commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, as well as grief, trauma, addictions, and self-esteem struggles.
What is her general approach to therapy?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused methods to help clients change thoughts and improve connections.
How much experience does she have?
MaRanda has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addiction, and family issues.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and scheduling follows the platform's process.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English

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