I’m Laroneje (Lair-a-knee), or Ms. Parker if that's easier for you. I've worked as a psychotherapist for 8 years now, assisting children, teens, and adults across schools, clinics, corporate and first responder settings. These days, I enjoy helping clients move through performance anxiety and perfectionism, burnout and troubled parent-child relationships.  I am a client-centered, relational therapist. This means that I meet you where you are and work to establish a strong rapport with you first and foremost. Then, I incorporate other evidence-based interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and motivational interviewing. It’s my belief that therapy doesn't work much if you don't enjoy who you're working with so I strive to make therapy a comfortable, fun, and rewarding space whenever possible. 

As a Black woman who is a native Chicagoan (south side), you can expect a therapist who communicates honestly, advocates with and for your wellbeing, and uses humor as a tool. When I’m not being a therapist, I’m spending time with my family, going to concerts, binging shows, or deciding my next look (I like to play around with hair, makeup and fashion). Feel free to schedule a 15-minute phone consultation if you think we'd work well together.