- Practical coping skills
- Trauma informed care
- Group program experience
About Renee
Renee brings a long history of program work in nonprofits and teaching to her clinical practice. She has led psycho-education groups and worked on life-skills and employment coaching. That background shapes how she structures sessions - clear goals, steps to try between meetings, and time to talk through setbacks.
Her work has included addressing intimate partner violence, sexual assault and abuse, and post-traumatic stress. She pays attention to multicultural concerns and the ways family and work life affect emotional health. Sessions can look at communication, codependency, and how guilt or shame show up in daily life.
Renee has also served in community and leadership roles and has experience creating group programs. Those roles inform her focus on practical problem solving and on helping people find values and purpose. She draws on a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor support to each person.
People who prefer a direct, experienced clinician who combines teaching and therapy may find her style helpful. She aims to make skills usable in real life and to help people take manageable steps toward feeling better.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Renee uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses teaches concrete coping and emotion-management skills so people can handle stress, anxiety, anger, and overwhelming feelings more effectively. Another approach draws on structured, problem-focused work that breaks large issues into small steps and creates clear actions to try between sessions. These methods are helpful for trauma recovery, improving self-esteem, and navigating life changes such as pregnancy and childbirth.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and choose techniques that fit your situation. This is a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted as you try them and report what helps.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions to be scheduled more flexibly. It also supports continuing regular care during transitions such as pregnancy, work changes, or relocation, and it can allow for shorter check-ins when needed or camera-free options if that better suits a person's comfort and bandwidth.
License and NPI
- LCSW
NPI1275201899
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues, plus related areas like codependency, communication problems, and workplace stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions focus on practical skills and straightforward conversation. Expect goal-setting, strategies to try between meetings, and time to review what is working.
What kind of background does she bring to sessions?
She has two decades of experience in social work and education and a history of running group programs and coaching for employment and life skills.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices from that region.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.