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MaRanda Gilmore, LPC
Louisiana
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Stress
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Solution-focused goals
About MaRanda
MaRanda Gilmore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, and intimacy-related concerns. She also helps with depression, addiction, grief, parenting strain, and work-related stress.
Her approach centers on practical, talk-and-do sessions. She treats clients as the expert on their own story and focuses on clear, achievable steps. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on client-centered listening and emotionally-focused methods to address attachment and intimacy concerns.
Sessions aim to identify specific problems and test new ways of responding. MaRanda helps people set short-term goals and practices skills between meetings. She uses solution-focused ideas to keep work concrete and goal-directed. Trauma-focused methods are available when past harm affects current functioning.
MaRanda emphasizes straightforward feedback and regular check-ins on progress. She pays attention to communication patterns, commitment questions, and family-of-origin issues that affect daily life. Topics she commonly addresses include anger, impulsivity, body image, abandonment, and forgiveness.
People considering work with her should expect a mix of reflection and practical exercises. The emphasis is on what can change now and what skills to try at home. Her Louisiana license and 11 years of experience guide that practical focus.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
MaRanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and test new behaviors; this approach focuses on concrete exercises and brief skill practice that translate well to remote work. Client-Centered Therapy provides listening and reflection so clients can clarify goals and feel understood as they try new strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy addresses attachment and intimacy by helping people name and work through emotions that affect close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the process. MaRanda will work collaboratively to decide which methods to emphasize based on a client’s goals, current challenges, and preferences. That may mean a few sessions focused on skills, then shifting toward emotionally-focused work or trauma-focused steps if needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. It can also let clients use phone-based sessions when video is not practical or opt for longer sessions when needed. Practical details about scheduling and session length should be checked during the initial matching and intake process.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, depression, addictions, grief, parenting, anger, and career stress.
How does MaRanda use CBT in sessions?
She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Work often includes homework to practice new habits between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has 11 years of professional experience working with behavioral health and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPC licensed in Louisiana and practices with that state credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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