You are doing great by getting started in therapy! I hope you start to feel a bit better now that you’ve taken this next step in your healing and recovery journey.
My name is Renee and I am passionate about working with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, burned out and who feel like they just need a break in life or clarity for what to do next.
Most of my clients have experienced trauma, anxiety, fatigue, stress, and overwhelm and many have been fighting so hard for things to feel different within themselves, their relationships, work, family or other areas of their lives.
Clients initially describe experiencing one or more of the following:
*High anxiety, rumination, spiraling or overthinking, crash outs, panic, deep fear of making a mistake or letting others down or not being accepted
*Difficulty focusing or staying motivated, wanting to get ALL the things done yet it is feels hard to start with just one
*Emotional overwhelm with trying to do everything and feeling like there is not enough time, energy or support
*Compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma or grief from work or caregiving (teachers, veterinarians, vet techs, nurses, doctors, dentists, dental assistants, EMTs, school counselors, first responders, foster parents, start ups, non-profits, rescues, etc.).
*Wanting to strengthen relationships yet conflict, trauma reactions or stressors get in the way
*Trauma flashbacks, memories, nightmares, triggers, feeling stuck in fight, flight or freeze mode
*High people pleasing efforts yet still feeling hurt lonely or dissatisfied in friendships, family or relationships
*Shame-deep shame or guilt, fear of failure, not feeling like “enough” or feeling like “too much”
*Stuck in a survival pattern of work/school, eat, sleep, repeat and wanting more out of life
*Recent grief in pet loss
If you related to any of those experiences, please book your first appointment with me!
I believe people can grow, heal, change with the right tools, skills, supports and time.
My approach is strength-based, client-centered and I incorporate evidenced based techniques and resources to help you along your path forward. We explore why you feel this way, how to stop cycles and what to do to feel better.
Many clients work on short-term goals to experience relief or improvement within 4-12 sessions. Several clients also continue deeper work for longer term therapy to strengthen personal development, self-understanding, trauma recovery and more.
My primary areas of focus are in: ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Autism, Break ups, Burnout (at work, school or parenting), Conflict in relationships, Communication, CPTSD, Dating, Divorce or Separation, Complex Grief and Bereavement, Neurodivergence, PTSD, Stress, Sensory Overwhelm, Trauma; and, Adults with dysfunctional or toxic parents or family. I work with persons aged 18 and beyond through individual tele-health therapy.
I look forward to learning more about you and in working with you to support your goals!
With gratitude,
Renee Joyce
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Professional experience
13 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Coping with life changes Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, 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 Renee Joyce. 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.
Joyce was extremely understanding during our conversation and demonstrated professionalism without judgment. She seems to deeply care about her clients and gave me appropriate tools to help me improve. I highly recommend her!
Written on May 28, 2026 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and eating disorders
Renee is fantastic. She is compassionate and knowledgeable. She’s gracefully helped me navigate the most difficult stretch in my life so far. She’s consistently held space for me and pointed me in directions for personal growth. I’d recommend her without hesitation.
Written on Feb 26, 2026 after therapy with Renee for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Renee is amazing! She's compassionate and understanding. Her suggestions and advice has greatly helped me.
Written on Feb 24, 2026 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Renee has been the perfect fit. She helps me understand myself and navigate life in such accessible, easy to understand ways.
Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Renee for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She’s Awesome!!
Written on Dec 04, 2025 after therapy with Renee for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Renee is an amazing therapist she is very good listener and helps me understand it's ok to vulnerable
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Renee for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She is an amazing therapist
Written on Nov 09, 2025 after therapy with Renee for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
10 months in, Renee continues to impress me with her committed focus each session, and intentional follow-up with requested resources for me to explore. Her ability to be present, recall prior conversations/sessions, makes me feel seen, heard, and safe. She's one of the best!
Written on Oct 28, 2025 after therapy with Renee for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Renee is professional, smart and catches onto goals and trends fast
Written on Jul 10, 2025 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I’ve enjoyed and greatly benefitted from my sessions with Renee. She is practical, sympathetic, is solution-oriented, and creates a very safe and welcoming environment. Would highly recommend her.
Written on Jul 03, 2025 after therapy with Renee for 5 months on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Renee is always forthcoming and helpful. She is always present and makes me feel heard and seen, which is a HUGE help to me. I recommend 10/10!
Written on Jun 30, 2025 after therapy with Renee for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I am so far very happy with my therapist. She is so cool and a great listener , I recommend her to anyone struggling with anxiety and adhd and grief
Written on Apr 07, 2025 after therapy with Renee for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Renee Joyce is a wonderful therapist. She always starts the session on time and gives quick but thoughtful responses. She encourages me to share my insights but also pushes me in the right direction. I might just be an open book, but I never feel pressured to share things I'm not ready to. I cannot recommend her enough.
Written on Mar 29, 2025 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Renee Joyce empathetically listened, offered validation for my feelings and provided guidance in how to productively cope. I sincerely appreciate her knowledge and expertise giving me tool to cope with my anxiety.
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Renee for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Renee has been an amazing therapist to me during my time of need. She is very responsive, allows for various communication methods (phone, text, chat) thru the app, and very knowledgeable. I feel confident when I have a session, knowing we will get results.
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
So far so great!
Written on Dec 29, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
I’ve had a really good experience working with Renee, even after just a couple of sessions. She quickly identified the root of my challenges, something I hadn’t realized during months of previous therapy. Renee suggested that I consider working with an in-person therapist for my specific issues, which she believes will likely be more effective for me. I appreciate her structured approach, as she assigns tasks and homework after each session, helping me stay organized in my progress. She’s also very personable and understanding, creating a safe space for me to share my vulnerabilities. I highly recommend her!
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Renee is so compassionate in her approach to therapy. She is a phenomenal cheerleader while able to ask questions and direct me in ways that lead me toward my goals. If you need someone in your life who can encourage you, will not be judgmental, and has a wealth of knowledge to help you in combating effects of trauma, I would highly recommend spending a session with her.
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
An absolute gem. Renee is kind, listens well, remembers details, and pushed me to advocate for myself and my feelings. She had resources readily available and helped me navigate a really unusual situation while making me feel less alone through it.
Written on Sep 22, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
She's a great listener and makes you think and pulls out the pieces to help you work on yourself.
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Renee is very thoughtful, is a great listener, asks thought provoking questions, and has useful healing tools for personal and spiritual growth
Written on Mar 16, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Renee is a wonderful therapist! I looked for a long time to find someone who would be able to challenge me and give me resources and the knowledge to assign reason to my issues. I would highly recommend using her. Plus she has full-time job friendly hours!
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I had lost all hope when it came to therapy before I met Renee, she has helped me through a lot and has always been super supportive since day one. She’s compassionate and understanding and always has a solution to any problem. I wouldn’t be here where I am today without her.
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
After having had a few negative experiences with therapy (not on this platform) I was thrilled to connect with Renee. She's been extremely supportive and has helped me develop coping strategies for a variety of areas. I feel more confident when dealing with my ex-husband, as well as when navigating new relationships. I even made it through a school performance with my ex and his new wife with very low levels of anxiety by using what I've learned in sessions!
Written on Dec 08, 2023 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Renee is patient, professional and kind. She is a great listener and makes you feel comfortable and heard. I recommend her.
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning adhd
She is very attentive, always on time, always shows interest in what I have to say and supports all my goals and achievements.
Written on Nov 30, 2023 after therapy with Renee for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
She shares her penetrating insights and depth as a person in a joyful, and not overly serious way; A pleasure to work with:)
Written on Nov 23, 2023 after therapy with Renee for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s help me heal and recover from my experience.
Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Renee is compassionate, intentional, patient, and caring. Her support has been life changing.
Written on Oct 20, 2023 after therapy with Renee for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Renee is caring and kind, and I am blown away by her ability to provide real life solutions and practices for when things feel, at first, like there is no way out or forward.
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Renee for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
I’m so grateful for my time working with Renee. She offered me tangible tools to apply to my life to work through processing emotions, anxiety and traumas in real time, I’m so grateful for my time with her and if I come back to therapy will definitely want to reconnect with her
Written on Oct 02, 2023 after therapy with Renee for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
I love working with Renee!
She's a fantastic listener and obviously cares about your needs and goals.
I would recommend her to help my closest loved ones.
Written on Jan 21, 2023 after therapy with Renee for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, grief, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Renee has been an essential part of my healing process. She is kind and supportive and helped me achieve my therapeutic goals. I will continue to use the skills I learned while working with her after I complete me therapeutic work. Thank you so much, Renee!
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, grief, and compassion fatigue
Renee is so wonderful! She has helped me through some of the worst anxiety and panic attacks I’ve ever had. She is incredibly kind and compassionate and I always feel at ease talking to her. I can’t recommend Renee enough!!
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Renee listens full and compassionately. I always feel supported and encouraged when working with her and feel so grateful to be able to benefit from her expertise.
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and adhd
Renee is a very good listener and she is very kind. She offers helpful resources and good coping skills. She is very supportive and respectful as well.
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Renee has been our "relationship coach" for many months now and we couldn't imagine anyone else better. She's warm, compassionate, smart, and intuitive. She's not just a good listener, she makes connections between pieces of underlying psychological "mess" in ways that help us learn about ourselves and each other. She gives us homework to encourage awareness, connection, love, and fulfillment in our couplehood. If I could give her 100 stars, I would.
Written on Jul 02, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
You’re the best Renee!
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I love the way my therapist listens to my wants and needs and helps me reach my goals of better mental health. She gives me advise and guidance through my every day struggles and really listens to me.
Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Renee always has new strategies to help me grow and I appreciate her compassion.
Written on May 19, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Renee is bursting with energy and a positive attitude. She tries to get to know you and figure out who you are. She comes prepared with a plan to achieve goals. Yet, she's rather respectful of your boundaries too.
Written on May 15, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Renee is very compassionate and listens. That is what I needed and it is helping! I highly recommend her and the process.
Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She is really caring and great therapist to have and getting support from.
Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Renee is absolutely amazing and the highlight of my week. I always look forward to meeting with her. She helps me set realistic goals and ways to meet them. She also helps me with different strategies on coping with stress. She has gotten to know me on a personal level and it’s more like talking with a friend. She has helped me in many different ways!
Written on Feb 13, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
I cannot recommend Renee enough. She has made such a difference in every aspect of my life and I am so thankful to have her as a therapist.
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and adhd
Wonderful and sweet! I haven’t been seeing her long but she’s already been so helpful!
Written on Jan 24, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is kind, supportive and listens with intent
Written on Jan 17, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Renee is very supportive and encouraging. She acknowledges and celebrates my progress towards the goals that I've set. She is genuinely caring and it's helpful to me to know that she'll be there to give me helpful feedback and help me figure out what's most important to me.
Written on Jan 14, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Renee has made me feel so comfortable and to freely express myself in different types of ways. I'm really lucky and happy I found someone as amazing and understanding as her.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have been in an out of therapy for 22 years and while I've had great therapists over the years I've never felt so heard and validated as I have since seeing Renee. She is flexible and very accommodating with her scheduling.
Not only does she have excellent communication in our session but also outside our sessions in the chat option provided through Better Help. She creates a safe space to foster genuine vulnerability and rawness but also empowering you and get you to the root of what you're seeking with so much intention. Every session I have with her there is a breakthrough or a moment where I reach a very important skillset I need to refocus on and improve. I cannot reccomend her enough and hope for more and more progress in my mental health as I continue to see her.
Written on Dec 31, 2021 after therapy with Renee for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Renee is an amazing individual. She provides you with exactly what you need when you need it. Not only did I feel a significant difference in my self esteem and confidence, but it only took 2-3 sessions with her to really see them. I’m so grateful I got to work with her.
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Renee for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Renee is so sweet, kind, and caring! She balances listening to me, encouraging me, giving advice, and sharing coping strategies quite well. She goes at a pace that's comfortable for me. So thankful for her.
Written on Dec 15, 2021 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
As a man attempting therapy for not the first time, Renee brings a lot of things to the table. First of all, she understands that I don't want nebulous concepts that are unattached to actionable items, and consistently provides me with clear-cut homework that I can either complete or not complete, with no real gray area in that regard. She's also absurdly accessible via messaging, often reviewing or responding to non-urgent messages at 11pm or later (sometimes after midnight). In terms of doing therapy to make progress rather than to "go to therapy," Renee makes that very achievable in a clear-cut fashion. I would and will recommend her whole-heartedly.
Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Renee is incredible! I’m so thankful she helped me to work through the issues I was having.
Written on Nov 28, 2021 after therapy with Renee for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I have only had two sessions with Renee Joyce and because of the tools she provides such as information and homework assignments I am already feeling better. Her expertise is phenomenal as she was able to decipher what was going on with me and she knows how to help me. She is also so encouraging.
Written on Nov 28, 2021 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Renee - is so kind, smart, and creates a space where I feel heard and safe. She has been such awesome support as we work through things together while providing me with awesome support and feedback on how to move forward. I highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Renee is so wonderful to work with. It feels like she's in your corner and is really rooting for you to succeed in whatever way that is for you. I feel heard.
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Renee is, after only two sessions we have clicked and she gets me. I was skeptical about doing therapy via telehealth. However Renee’s warmth, active listening and support come right through the screen. She is an amazing therapist.
Written on Nov 11, 2021 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
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