- Mindfulness based
- Goal focused
- Direct and encouraging
About Renee
Renee LaVigne is a licensed social worker who offers steady, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life transitions. She uses straightforward talk, practical skills, and gentle encouragement to help people move forward. Renee names panic and nervousness as concerns she addresses alongside depression, relationship strain, and parenting challenges.
Renee holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and brings 25 years of practice in Michigan. She focuses on helping people notice what matters, build clearer communication, and find more calm in daily life. Her approach favors simple tools and step-by-step goals over jargon or complex protocols.
In sessions she emphasizes mindfulness, self-awareness, and realistic problem solving. She supports people working through grief, caregiver stress, addiction concerns, and issues connected to intimacy and family dynamics. She also helps with career decisions, self-esteem, anger, and co-occurring concerns like ADHD or bipolar symptoms.
Renee prefers to establish a connection through live sessions such as video or phone at the start of work together. She allows messaging through a client portal after rapport is built, but does not offer texting-only therapy. Expect a collaborative, respectful tone and concrete strategies you can use between meetings.
Her style is practical and encouraging. She helps people set small goals, practice new habits, and notice progress. If you want a steady guide who combines listening with doable steps, her work may be a fit.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Renee uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in worry. ACT can be useful for anxiety, panic, and challenges that come with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with respect and helping people find their own answers through empathic support.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Renee will work together with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape the plan and the techniques used in sessions.
Session formats are not fully specified here, so confirm current options before booking. She has noted a preference for beginning work via video or phone to build rapport, and she permits messaging through a client portal after that connection is made. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while still focusing on practical skills and progress.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, panic, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, and related issues like low self-esteem and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using listening, mindfulness, and step-by-step techniques to build skills and reduce distress.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns in Michigan.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing 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 her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.