Therapist profile
Dr. Daphney Rene, LCSW, LICSW
Dr. Daphney Rene - LCSW LICSW, grief and parenting focus
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- Grief and loss
- Parenting challenges
- Anger and mood
About Daphney
Dr. Daphney Rene is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing with three decades of experience. She is licensed in New York and New Jersey and focuses on grief, parenting, anger, depression, and ADHD. Her work also touches on adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related family strains.
She frames clients as experts in their own stories. Sessions emphasize practical steps and realistic goals. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what feels most urgent at home. She notices the strengths people already have and builds from them.
Dr. Rene uses a mix of approaches to fit the issue at hand. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and shifts behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports clearer values and small action plans.
Her style is collaborative and problem-oriented. She works with adults who are dealing with parenting pressure, strained relationships at home, persistent anger, grief, or mood concerns. She also supports people navigating adoption, aging relatives, and chronic health stressors.
Sessions are paced to be practical and workable between daily responsibilities. She focuses on short-term tools and longer-term patterns so people can manage immediate crises and make steady changes. The aim is clearer thinking and more usable skills for everyday life.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters and take small actions that line up with their values. It can be useful for grief, depression, and parenting strains where clarity about priorities helps guide choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that reinforce low mood or anxiety. CBT is often used for depression, anger regulation, and ADHD-related challenges.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for their goals and daily life. That process includes trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. Online work can make fitting sessions around family and work easier, for example by allowing a shorter check-in when schedules are tight or avoiding travel time on busy days. It also makes it possible to use practical exercises during sessions and to follow up on real-life situations that occur between meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York, Alabama, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to parenting?
She helps adults cope with parenting pressure, blended family stress, and the strain that raising children can bring. Parenting is listed among her main focus areas.
How would she approach conflict with a difficult parent?
She uses practical, skills-based methods to improve communication and manage strong emotions. Work can include steps to set boundaries and reduce recurring arguments.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on practical tools, short-term skills, and understanding longer-term patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. Her practice includes work with grief, depression, ADHD, and related concerns.
Where does she practice and what licenses does she hold?
She is licensed in New York as an LCSW and in Alabama as an LICSW, and her location is listed as New Jersey.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are conducted in English for people located where she is licensed to practice.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the local rate applied to the subscription.
How do I begin a first session with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
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