- Practical coping strategies
- Respectful and compassionate
- Collaborative goal setting
About Daronda
Daronda Parker-Lathan is a Louisiana licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience. She focuses on stress and anxiety and helps people who are coping with family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Her approach begins with listening and treating each person with respect and compassion.
She tailors conversations and plans to fit what each person needs. Sessions are practical and focused on the problems people bring in. She aims to help clients find clearer ways to cope and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Daronda encourages people to take small steps toward change. She supports clients through transitions, grief, relationship strain, and challenges such as parenting stress, addiction, or chronic health difficulties. She also addresses concerns about self-esteem, anger, intimacy, and managing complicated life events.
Over her career she has worked with a wide range of issues including ADHD, bipolar concerns, and caregiver stress. She also pays attention to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care topics when they affect a person’s well-being.
Her style is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and in practical problem-solving. The work in sessions is collaborative - she helps clients set goals and figure out steps to reach them. People who choose her often want clear guidance and steady support as they make changes.
She tailors conversations and plans to fit what each person needs. Sessions are practical and focused on the problems people bring in. She aims to help clients find clearer ways to cope and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Daronda encourages people to take small steps toward change. She supports clients through transitions, grief, relationship strain, and challenges such as parenting stress, addiction, or chronic health difficulties. She also addresses concerns about self-esteem, anger, intimacy, and managing complicated life events.
Over her career she has worked with a wide range of issues including ADHD, bipolar concerns, and caregiver stress. She also pays attention to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care topics when they affect a person’s well-being.
Her style is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and in practical problem-solving. The work in sessions is collaborative - she helps clients set goals and figure out steps to reach them. People who choose her often want clear guidance and steady support as they make changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options
Daronda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that identifies stressors and builds step-by-step coping skills to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. This kind of work helps when symptoms are getting in the way of routines, sleep, or relationships.Another frequently used method emphasizes processing trauma and abuse at a pace the client controls. That approach helps people understand how past events affect current reactions and teaches strategies to manage painful memories and triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. This can include trying different techniques and adjusting plans over time.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about practical scheduling and format choices to find what works best for you.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Daronda address?
She helps people with stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Other areas include addiction, grief, parenting concerns, and self-esteem.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on listening, setting goals, and tailoring plans to each person. Conversations aim to produce concrete steps for coping and change.
How much experience does she have working with clients?
She has 26 years of professional experience in clinical practice. That experience includes a range of concerns from mood and anxiety to trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the signup process.
How do I begin working with Daronda?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.