Licensed clinical social worker recordLouisiana
LaRanda Jason, LCSW
Louisiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Life changes and grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 11021
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 8148-C
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 108768
- NPI
- 1659828036
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
These details come from information LaRanda supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Grief support
- DBT and CBT skills
- Parenting topics
About LaRanda
LaRanda Jason is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana and Arkansas, with nine years of professional experience. She helps people who are facing grief, life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, and struggles with self-esteem. Sessions also address parenting, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, career questions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and work related to adoption, foster care, hospice, and young adult transitions.
LaRanda listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for managing strong emotions.
Her approach includes mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help people find what motivates them and stay with small changes. Meetings tend to be conversational and goal-focused, with concrete tools and short exercises when those fit what a person needs.
LaRanda frames work around immediate concerns and day-to-day functioning. She aims to help people manage symptoms, make decisions, and handle stressful situations more effectively. The focus is on clear plans and doable next steps rather than long, abstract discussions.
People who prefer straightforward, practical therapy often find this style useful. To start, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking a first meeting.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach are conversational and keep the client's priorities central, which helps when dealing with grief or major life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In an online session this often means naming a problem, practicing a short skill or exercise during the meeting, and agreeing on simple homework to try between sessions. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete methods for handling intense emotions. Online DBT-style work can teach breathing, grounding, and emotion-regulation skills and then rehearse them in session so clients can use them in real situations.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That choice can change as needs evolve, and decisions are based on the client's preferences and progress.
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often help people maintain regular sessions alongside work, family, and caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with grief, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, stress, self-esteem, trauma and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a practical, conversational approach that combines client-centered listening with active techniques from CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Arkansas and Louisiana noted as AR LCSW and LA LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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