Dr. Daphney Rene, LCSW, LICSW
Experienced social worker focused on practical change
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- 30 years experience
- Grief and loss
- Practical coping skills
About Daphney
Clients meet a clinician who listens first and follows the person's lead. She believes people know their stories and that their strengths matter. Sessions aim to identify small, useful changes rather than promise quick fixes.
Her background includes long-term work with loss and adjustment issues. She also has experience with adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, and caregiving strain. Other areas she addresses include body image, chronic illness and pain, aging and geriatric issues, and challenges related to autism and Asperger Syndrome.
The approach in sessions draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Conversations are practical and goal-focused, using clear tools to manage mood, behavior, and everyday stressors.
People who choose her often want down-to-earth guidance and steady support while they work through change. She helps clients break overwhelming problems into manageable steps and build routines that fit their lives.
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 work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values; it can be useful for grief, depression, and parenting stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing simple changes to improve mood and daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as work proceeds.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools like worksheets, behavior tracking, and skills coaching between meetings to keep progress moving.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps people dealing with grief, parenting challenges, anger, depression, and ADHD, along with related issues like attachment and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. She listens closely, highlights strengths, and helps people try small changes that fit their daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 30 years of professional experience working in social work and mental health settings.
Where is her practice based and what are her credentials?
She practices from New Jersey and holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW, with licensure in New York and Alabama noted.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's listed availability.