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Hello and welcome. I know its frightening to start counseling and share your private thoughts and emotions with a stranger. This is the first step to change and healing, so congratulations on this brave move!
My name is Renée and I am here to help you be your best self. I believe strongly in the power to change what we want to change within ourselves. This means practicing everyday being the person you WANT to be. These are difficult times during the pandemic. Perhaps you are feeling isolated, fearful, confused, anxious or sad. Maybe you've had a loss of a loved one, job or home. Whatever your struggles or concerns are, I feel confident that we can identify and overcome them together. My counseling approach focuses on your strengths and resiliency. It recognizes YOU as the expert of your own life. I will teach and support you while we explore and practice making positive changes in your life. With my education, clinical training and experience, I can help you increase self-awareness, tap into your internal strengths and resiliency, learn how to let go of uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, consider new perspectives, and find new ways to cope. I am open-minded, empathetic and non-judgmental. I provide a safe and accepting environment for honest exploration of your areas of personal difficulty. I've counseled end-of-life patients, adults, children, and families for a long time, so there isn't anything that shocks me. I will give you my professional perspective, encouragement and offer potential solutions to help you navigate through this difficult time.
My goal is to help you live your life to its fullest potential! I aim to help you find meaning, purpose, love and peace in your life and to reach your goals within a short period of time. I am here to do the work, are you ready?
About me: I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida for 12 years. I graduated magna cum laude in graduate school. I have over 19 years of counseling experience. I am an expert in grief counseling, and loss to suicide. I am the co-founder of the Tampa Bay Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). This non-profit organization is very close to my heart due to my own loss of a loved one to suicide. I have almost 10 years of experience counseling hospice and palliative care patients and their families and 15 years of experience counseling parents and their children who struggled with emotional and behavioral problems.
It would be a privilege to walk with you through your journey. I am open to counseling through video or by phone and I look forward to meeting you!
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Narcissism, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Renée Thompson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Renée is a great therapist!! So kind and wise.
Written on Sep 13, 2023 after therapy with Renée for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Renee is a positive and honest therapist. She helps me stay present with thoughtful, critically thinking skills and advice and alternate ways of handling situations.
Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with Renée for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Renee is wonderful . Such a good listener and always thoughtful and creative in ways to help
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with Renée for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Renee is experienced and provides very helpful, practical and sound advises. She listens and understands the issues, provides relevant resources and support in the journey to be successful.
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Renée for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Have really enjoyed working with her. She does a great job of balancing between listening and coaching. She’s recommended many great resources to me and is always professional
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Renée for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Renee is a light. Every time I speak to her I leave the session feeling happy and confident. She is understanding and can really relate to me when we discuss what’s on my mind. She helped me get out of a dark place and I will be forever grateful.
Written on Jan 05, 2023 after therapy with Renée for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Renee is very good. She cares and keeps things focused and compassionate. I'm very glad to have her on my side.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Renée for 4 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and adhd
I’ve been working with Renee for over a year and she’s greatly impacted my life. Together we’ve worked hard to build my confidence, communication and voice. I’m really proud of who I’ve become since working with Renee and I live a happier life. Although we have more to accomplish, I know I can achieve it with the guidance and support of Renee!
Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with Renée for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Wonderful service!
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Renée for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and parenting issues
Great therapist
Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with Renée for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Amazing first time experience with therapy. Renée immediately made me feel more like a friend then a therapist making it a lot easy and comfortable to open up. 10/10 would recommend.
Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Renée for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
My favorite thing about her is that she talk to you, not at you and she engages you in the process so that you're thinking about the conversation as well.
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Renée for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve only had 1 virtual visit with Renee so far, but it has been wonderful! She’s very attentive and you can tell she cares about her patients!
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Renée for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s greta
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Renée for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
I look forward to my weekly appointments with Renee. Talking to her is like talking to a good friend that knows how to offer support when I need it and gives suggestions on how to make improvements.
Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Renée for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Renée is an exceptional therapist. She is very understanding and empathetic. She helped me work through some of the toughest challenges I’ve faced in life thus far. I am in the military, and it was evident how much she worked to understand the language and processes that effect my daily life. Another facet I really appreciate about working with Renée is she is also firm. There were several times when i started to say things or spiral on a topic and she would say, “What you’re saying about yourself isn’t true. We know this because of X,Y, and Z.” I’ve had therapists before that would allow me to wallow, but she does not. Lastly, she is incredibly knowledgeable, I respect she has taken the time to learn as much as she can about the human condition and is appropriately armed to help people live their lives. I am incredibly grateful to the help she has provided me.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Renée for 5 months on issues concerning self esteem
Renée is great! I’ve been working with her for a few months now. She’s very attentive, understanding, helpful and down-to-earth. I feel like I’m talking to a friend as much as a professional. Her guidance has really carried me through a difficult time. I highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 04, 2022 after therapy with Renée for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
It is a pleasure to write this review on behalf of Renee Thompson, having just completed an exceptionally satisfying few months of Grief Counseling with Her guidance.
Renee has always been available when needed and performs her actions and responses with careful thought which displays her natural aptitude for empathy and positive guidance founded on her outstanding communication. I have been extremely impressed with her inspiration to try new tools, explore methods of coping, and ways to find solutions, which is exactly what I was seeking. Renee consistently stays on point and is genuinely very invested in my growth. I have always felt supported by her and she is not afraid to challenge me if my actions are not consistent with my goals. She listens when I need to work through my problems, and she offers guidance when I am feeling lost. I consider her completely competent, dependable and extremely knowledgeable in what she does.
On a personal level, Renee displays a cheerful manner and a very pleasant personality, her reputation is due in large part to her relaxed and helpful nature. I strongly recommend Renee as one of the best therapists in this area - extremely knowledgeable, always available and tremendously supportive throughout the entire process, I am grateful to her for all she has done for me.
Written on Feb 16, 2022 after therapy with Renée for 2 months on issues concerning depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Renee is an absolutely wonderful person and counselor. I struggled with Post Partum Depression and anxiety after having my daughter and Renee has helped me work through so many of my issues. I was able to wean off of my anti-depressants with her support and encouragement. She always seems to know exactly what I need to hear; she is calm, patient, kind, and most importantly, honest. She is always completely transparent with me and is willing to call me out when I don't follow my own goals and advice. I would recommend her to anyone who is struggling. I am so thankful to have found her through BetterHelp.
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Renée for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
I just recently started my session with Renée and I think she’s a great therapist so far. I was in search for a new therapist with no luck from others and she was the first to pop up on Better Help when I signed up. So far, I like her vibe, her personality and the way she supports and is very understanding to my situations. Looking out for me and giving me tips to help better myself. I can’t wait to continue this journey with Renée in hopes of bettering myself.
Written on Dec 12, 2021 after therapy with Renée for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Renee set me on a healing road. I came to her pretty messed up. She’s an empath and perfectly suited to her job. I will always be grateful for the strategies she gave me to live a more positive life.
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Renée for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Renee is a super therapist and guided me through difficult family issues. She listens, gives great advice, and follows up to make sure things go smoothly. She really helped me navigate through my problems and I greatly enjoyed speaking to her. Highly recommend her to anyone who needs therapy!
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Renée for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I was very skeptical in seeking counseling after not having the best experience with it in the past. Renee has helped and continues to help me through a tough situation. Talking through things with her has opened my eyes to many behaviors of mine that I have been able to work through to better myself. I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Renee and BetterHelp. I have already referred friends who I think would benefit from counseling to BetterHelp.
Written on Jul 24, 2021 after therapy with Renée for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and adhd
I came to Renee in a pretty dark place. I was spinning out with worry about my son and his recent autism diagnosis, and felt really isolated and depressed. Renee listened and validated my feelings, and offered tools and techniques that have helped me slow down and reconsider my initial reactions to stressful events or future possibilities. Through breathing and mindfulness techniques, I have come to feel much more in control of my emotions and better prepared to manage the stresses that come my way. She has also helped me dismiss my own internal negative self-talk which has helped me accept more opportunities in my life. I’m so grateful for her help and guidance through a really difficult time in my life. Thank you, Renee!
Written on Jul 07, 2021 after therapy with Renée for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I came to Renee with a lot of grief & relationship issues. She was kind & patient. I did not want to go on meds so she really helped me put in the work to face what I was dealing with. I appreciate her so much & would definitely recommend her.
Written on Jun 30, 2021 after therapy with Renée for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
A great therapist. Truly listens and gives applicable advice that helps.
Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Renée for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Renee has been so helpful to me in processing my unique situation and to guide me towards positive insights and goals! So grateful ~
Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Renée for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
This is my first experience with counseling and I probably should have started much sooner. However, I'm grateful I was matched with Renee. She has really helped me develop some personal development/discovery tools and they have been a comfort in dealing with my grief.
Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Renée for 2 weeks
I have been working with Renee for around 4 months now and she has really helped me improve my my general well-being during this time. Renee really listens to your concerns and works hard to be available to you. I like working with her because she uses a variety of techniques to understand and cope with anxiety and boost your self-respect and self-esteem. In the time working with Renee, I have never doubted that she is on my side and wants the best for me and the relationships that are important to me.
Written on Jan 08, 2021 after therapy with Renée for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
When I first came to Better Help I had a hard time finding a therapist. I went through 3 but they were not a good fit. I was so happy to find Rene and felt confident about our future sessions after the first one. She has helped me in a short amount of time with life adjustments and my anxiety. The sessions feel authentic and I feel like I’m being heard. She is empathetic but honest which is what I appreciate in a therapist. She is validating when needed but holds you accountable and keeps you honest.I also enjoy that she provides worksheets and teaches techniques. I do hope that when I’m in a better place financially I could resume sessions with her. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Sep 22, 2020 after therapy with Renée for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Renee is very supportive and extremely professional. She is adept at identifying the issues at hand and making good use of our time together, as well as providing me with the appropriate tools to continue therapy between sessions. She has a nice way of being compassionate, yet firm and realistic, so that I'm faced with solutions to problems that are immediately useful. I would definitely recommend her.
Written on Sep 07, 2020 after therapy with Renée for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Renée is very kind and understanding. She offers a lot of great suggestions and techniques to find the best option for you individually. She has a very positive attitude that helps to inspire good and healthy changes.
Written on Aug 17, 2020 after therapy with Renée for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
I’ve been working with Renée for about a month so far and have been nothing less than grateful for being matched with her. She listens carefully and is extremely helpful. I had no clue what to expect when starting this counseling virtually and am pleasantly surprised with how easy it is to talk to Renée. I immediately felt comfortable from day one and it’s almost as if I’ve known her for years. Thank you Renée and Better Help for truly being amazing.
Written on Jul 23, 2020 after therapy with Renée for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
She's great. Working with her for just a month was really really helpful to me - exactly what I needed.
Written on Jun 30, 2020 after therapy with Renée for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Very warm and personable. She listens attentively and helps create a safe place where emotions are allowed. Renee has response time to chats and sessions are warm and inviting.
Written on Jun 03, 2020 after therapy with Renée for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Renée has done a wonderful job of being empathetic, understanding, and encouraging. I appreciate that she is focused on setting goals as it is something I didn’t anticipate being an important part of therapy, but has proven helpful to me. She is ok with not having a specific focus for a session, but she steers me in that direction, which is something I am learning I need to get the most out of our therapy relationship.
Written on Jun 03, 2020 after therapy with Renée for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
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