- 30 years experience
- Grief and loss focus
- Practical coping skills
About Daphney
She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions focus on listening first, then building on what already works in a person’s life. Practical skills and real-life strategies are introduced at a pace that fits each client.
Dr. Rene uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Those approaches are used to address mood, behavior, and relationships in straightforward ways. She helps people notice patterns, practice new responses, and set manageable goals.
Her background spans community and clinical settings across New York and New Jersey. Over thirty years she has worked with people navigating loss, caregiving stress, chronic illness, attachment and adoption concerns, and more. This range informs a steady, experienced approach.
People who choose her often want a calm, practical style. She supports clients through concrete problem solving and emotional processing. The aim is clearer thinking, better day-to-day coping, and stronger connections to the life someone wants to lead.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, New York, Alabama, North Carolina
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for grief, depression, and life transitions where people want to rebuild meaning and direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches practical skills for managing mood, anger, and ADHD-related challenges through structured strategies and homework practice.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to emphasize.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use phone-only contact when video is not convenient. Talk with the therapist about what will integrate best into your daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Rene help with?
She works with grief, parenting struggles, anger, depression, and ADHD. She also supports people with issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric matters, attachment issues, autism, blended family concerns, body image, cancer, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, commitment and communication problems, control issues, disaster coping, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps clients use their strengths to practice new ways of coping and meeting goals.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has thirty years of professional experience in clinical and community settings. That background informs her steady, experienced approach to complex issues.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in New Jersey. Her licenses include NY LCSW and AL LICSW as documented.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.