- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
- Anger and depression
About Daphney
Dr. Daphney Rene is a licensed clinical social worker with decades of experience in outpatient and community settings. She is credentialed as an LCSW and LICSW and brings about 30 years of practice to her work. Dr. Rene focuses on helping people manage grief, parenting challenges, anger, depression, and attention-deficit concerns. She approaches clients with respect and straightforward support as they take steps toward change.
She believes people know their own story and carries a strengths-based view into each session. Conversations are practical and direct, aimed at small, useful shifts rather than jargon. Many clients come with the need to process loss, improve parenting responses, or find better ways to cope with strong emotions.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across New Jersey and New York systems. That experience shapes a flexible approach that adapts tools to everyday life. She often uses strategies drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and motivate action.
Sessions also draw on Client-Centered methods that prioritize listening and collaboration. For clients needing emotion regulation skills, Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete techniques to reduce reactivity. Dr. Rene aims to blend these methods to match what each person needs in the moment.
She supports people through practical problem solving and emotional processing. If you want a direct, steady guide while you sort grief, parenting strain, anger, depression, or ADHD-related challenges, she can help you make manageable changes.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that matter. It helps people who feel stuck by shifting attention from unhelpful thoughts to what matters most in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical steps to change patterns that worsen mood or anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and relies on empathetic listening to build trust and direction in sessions.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Then she will suggest techniques from these methods and adjust them based on what feels useful and doable for the client.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into their week, since they can avoid travel and schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also allows focus on skills practice at home and makes it simpler to revisit notes and exercises between meetings. The therapist will help match session length and frequency to everyday routines so therapy supports real-life change.
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 commonly address?
She works with grief, parenting challenges, anger, depression, and ADHD-related struggles, plus related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, and chronic illness adjustment.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, emphasizing strengths and straightforward skills that can be used in daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
Dr. Rene has about 30 years of professional experience in clinical and community settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in New Jersey while also having New York licensure listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.