MaRanda Gilmore

Compassionate counselor for relationship and life challenges

LPC Louisiana

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Family, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About MaRanda

MaRanda Gilmore is a licensed professional counselor in Louisiana who focuses on supporting people navigating relationship strain, family conflicts, anxiety, and life transitions. She approaches therapy with respect for each person's experience, emphasizing client strengths and collaboration to uncover practical ways forward.

Background and approach

With 11 years of clinical work, MaRanda draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques and emotion-focused interventions to address concerns such as trauma, grief, addiction, self-esteem, and parenting challenges.

She also brings solution-focused strategies to help clients set achievable goals and make steady progress when facing issues like communication problems, attachment wounds, and career stress. MaRanda frames the therapeutic process as a partnership: she listens for what matters most, helps clarify options, and supports clients as they try new skills and perspectives.

Her background includes work across relationship and family dynamics, and she offers flexible session formats to fit different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change them; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding emotional responses and improving connection in relationships, which can help with intimacy concerns, attachment wounds, and communication problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance where the therapist listens closely and helps clients clarify their own goals and values.

Deciding on the right approach is a collaborative process. MaRanda works with clients to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress and circumstances evolve. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy stays focused and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and allow people to engage from different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, or other commitments while accessing licensed professionals who use structured approaches like CBT and EFT to guide sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does MaRanda commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including relationship and family problems, intimacy issues, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue.

What is MaRanda's therapeutic style like?

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and client strengths, using client-centered listening alongside techniques from CBT, EFT, solution-focused, and trauma-focused work to tailor care to each person's goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

MaRanda has 11 years of professional experience working with individuals and families on a variety of relational and emotional concerns.

Where is MaRanda licensed and what are her credentials?

She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Louisiana with license number LA LPC 6637.

Can I work with her if English isn't my first language?

Sessions are provided in English; she does not list additional languages and is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for therapy?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with MaRanda?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English