- Grief and loss
- Parenting concerns
- Anger and mood
About Daphney
Dr. Daphney Rene is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of professional experience. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and works from New Jersey. She focuses on practical help for people facing grief, parenting stress, anger, depression, and ADHD. She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and offers steady support as they make changes.
Her background spans many clinical settings over 30 years, giving her a broad perspective on common struggles. She listens for what matters most to each person and uses straightforward strategies rather than one-size-fits-all prescriptions. Sessions focus on skills people can try between meetings and on noticing small changes that add up.
Dr. Rene draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She helps people learn new ways to respond to strong emotions, shift unhelpful thoughts, and clarify values that guide decisions. Work can include emotion regulation, behavioral experiments, and values-driven goal setting.
People often come with immediate concerns like managing anger or coping with loss. Others seek help organizing daily life around ADHD or improving communication patterns that cause repeated stress. Dr. Rene partners with each person to set clear, doable steps and track progress over time.
Her style is practical and respectful. She encourages small experiments and celebrates progress. Those considering care are invited to review options and choose a path that fits their needs.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action in ways that matter to them, even when emotions are hard. It often focuses on small, value-driven steps and practical exercises. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and uses concrete tools to test and change them, which can help with mood, anxiety, and everyday habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and current concerns. That decision can shift over time as different skills are tried and evaluated together.
Confirm the available online session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Remote sessions also let people practice skills in the settings where challenges actually occur, and they can simplify scheduling for those balancing work, caregiving, or health needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, New York, Alabama, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Rene address?
She focuses on grief, parenting issues, anger, depression, and ADHD and also works with related matters such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and person-centered. She listens first, then introduces skills and small experiments tailored to each person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are offered and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; 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 according to therapist availability.