Daronda Parker-Lathan , LCSW

Daronda Parker-Lathan is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana with 26 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. She brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to each interaction and adapts conversations and treatment plans to address each person's distinct needs and circumstances.

With a long history of working alongside individuals and families, she emphasizes practical strategies and emotional support that empower clients to pursue meaningful change. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life and offers steady guidance and encouragement throughout the process.

As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained to assess and treat emotional and behavioral challenges - she focuses on tailoring care so that therapy aligns with the client’s goals, strengths, and pace. Her practice centers on collaboration, helping people build resilience, improve relationships, and regain balance as they navigate life’s transitions and challenges.

Evidence-Based Care and Online Access

Daronda Parker-Lathan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and measurable progress. One approach emphasizes skills training to manage stress, anxiety, and mood-related concerns by teaching coping strategies, problem-solving steps, and ways to regulate emotions so clients can navigate daily challenges more effectively.

She also applies trauma-informed methods that help people process past hurt, reduce symptoms related to trauma and abuse, and rebuild a sense of safety and connection in relationships. These approaches are adapted to the needs of individuals, couples, and families dealing with grief, attachment or intimacy issues, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, consider preferences, and adjust techniques over time so treatment fits each person’s situation and values.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access professional support from home or while traveling. Licensed professionals and therapists can tailor session frequency and format to match what works best for each client.