- 25 years experience
- LMSW in Michigan
- Practical skills and goals
About Renee
Renee LaVigne is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan. She brings 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Renee focuses on practical steps that help clients feel steadier and more able to handle everyday life.
Renee uses clear, down-to-earth conversation to help people find what matters to them. She listens and helps clients notice patterns that get in the way of feeling better. Sessions often include short skills practice and simple exercises to try between meetings.
Her work has included support for addictions, coping with life changes, parenting concerns, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses issues like codependency, abandonment, infidelity, and blended family stress. Renee helps people facing career strain, anger, low self-esteem, and chronic worry.
Renee draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness approaches, along with client-centered methods and motivational interviewing. She frames these tools in everyday terms so clients can use them at home, work, or school. Conversations aim to build awareness, improve communication, and create manageable goals.
People who choose Renee can expect a collaborative pace. She prefers an initial connection by video or phone and allows messaging through a client portal between sessions. Her style is supportive, practical, and focused on small, steady changes.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Renee commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and issues with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve mood.Renee also draws on client-centered methods that emphasize listening and developing a trusting working relationship. She will work with clients to figure out which approach or mix of approaches feels most helpful. Deciding on a method is a collaborative process based on personal goals, daily demands, and what the client prefers.
Practical benefits of online work include making sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Renee prefers to establish rapport initially by video or phone and allows messaging through a portal between sessions. Please confirm the current session options when booking so you know which formats are available.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Renee help address?
She supports people working through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, addictions, and related issues such as codependency and abandonment.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and practical, focusing on short exercises, mindfulness, and goal-setting to help clients apply new skills between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Renee has 25 years of experience as a social worker supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are payments and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Renee?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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