Daronda Parker-Lathan, LCSW

Daronda Parker-Lathan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana with 26 years of professional experience (LA LCSW 6146). She has focused much of her career helping people manage stress and anxiety, resolve family conflicts, and work through trauma and abuse, and she also has experience supporting those living with depression.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each individual’s needs. Daronda emphasizes a collaborative process that honors the client’s goals and pace while offering practical guidance and emotional support.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, she aims to empower people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Her practice centers on meeting clients where they are and providing steady support as they pursue meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Remotely

Daronda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs presented in sessions. One common approach focuses on skills-based work that teaches practical coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and mood symptoms - these techniques help people regulate emotions and respond differently to challenging situations. Another approach centers on trauma-informed methods that support processing difficult experiences while prioritizing the person's sense of safety and pacing; this helps address the impact of past harm on current relationships and functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Daronda works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods as progress is made and as priorities evolve, inviting feedback to make sure therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility in how and when sessions happen, increase access for those who cannot travel to an office, and allow licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care across life transitions.