I am a Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Harvey, Louisiana, which is located only minutes outside of New Orleans. I have 10 plus years of experience as psychotherapist and life and wellness coach. I bring to the therapeutic relationship a broad range of behavioral, and mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues with self and others, women's issues, child and adolescent issues, grief and loss, life transitions and PTSD. I also specialize in working with women and girls who are survivors of sexual trauma and physical and emotional abuse.
My counseling approach employs empathy, active listening skills, compassion and unconditional warmth and positive regard throughout the therapeutic relationship. My treatment approach includes person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Trauma Informed Therapy,
The first step in your journey of finding healing, empowerment, peace, and a joyful life is having the courage to reach out to someone! I look forward to talking with you and being your guide to a healthier and happier you! Remember your trauma is not your fault and you are not what happened to you!!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
LA LPC 5680
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Amazing therapist! Supportive, empathetic and truly wants the best for me! I appreciate her!
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Renee for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Mrs. Renee is very helpful, insightful, understanding, and supportive. I am beyond blessed to have found her.
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching