Dr. Daphney Rene, LCSW, LICSW

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and learn practical ways to act in line with those values even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise. It is often used for anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to support self-exploration and personal growth - it is useful for building self-understanding and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches specific skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and it is commonly applied to mood disorders, anger, and attention-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Rene works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time based on what proves most helpful. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make attending sessions easier around work, caregiving, or health constraints. These options increase accessibility and allow ongoing therapeutic support across a range of situations while maintaining the same licensed professionals and therapeutic approaches as in-person care.