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Rene Stockton, LCSW

Addictions Relationships Trauma, Abuse Bipolar disorder Depression
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About me

My name is Rene Stockton (pronounced Reni). I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Illinois. It is my honor and pleasure to serve our community as a counselor/therapist and change agent. I have had the privilege to work with individuals and families from primarily underserved populations and communities over the course of a 30 year social work practice in two great American States.
I have encountered a range of adolescent and adult challenges ranging from mental health and trauma to writer’s block and wellness. I will partner with you to create the concrete change you are looking to achieve in your life.
My style is open, supportive and person centered, we will choose the approach for your situation using a variety of theories and concepts including art and movement.
Let's have a conversation about how to make lasting change in your journey. I will work with anyone with the courage it takes to ask for help.

Professional experience

30yrs in practice
Addictions Relationships Trauma, Abuse Bipolar disorder Depression

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

IL LCSW 149-022441

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rene Stockton. 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.

Such a kind,caring and compassionate person . I feel understood and heard.

Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Rene for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

This is my first time speaking with a therapist. Rene is very genuine and knowledgeable. I'm looking forward to future sessions working towards better overall mental health and self awareness.

Written on Mar 19, 2022 after therapy with Rene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

He is great

Written on Feb 27, 2022 after therapy with Rene for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues

He just gets it!

Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Rene for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

He listens to me and is helping me tremendously!

Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Rene for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Rene is a beautiful, kind soul who I've thoroughly enjoyed talking to. His calming guidance feels like it's coming from the grandfather everyone wishes they had. His candor and belief in me have helped me feel more confident and at ease with myself then I have been in years, and I'm happy to have worked with him.

Written on Jun 12, 2021 after therapy with Rene for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue