Renee LaRock-Gary, LMHC

Renee LaRock-Gary is a licensed mental health counselor who practices in New York and brings a thoughtful, practice-driven approach to therapy. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and applies training drawn from community programs, crisis centers, hospitals, and group work in transitional housing to inform her clinical work.

Her background includes advocacy and counseling for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, support for people recovering from traumatic brain injury, and facilitation of groups in a variety of treatment settings. She also trains other professionals on sexual trauma at the national level, reflecting a commitment to sharing practical skills and up-to-date methods with colleagues.

Renee pursues ongoing education in evidence-based practices and has completed extensive trainings in trauma, ADHD, grief work, integrative sex therapy, DBT, and related areas to broaden the range of tools available to clients. Her aim is to offer strategies that can begin to ease symptoms early in treatment while tailoring interventions to each person’s unique situation.

She approaches therapy collaboratively, helping clients identify which techniques fit their needs and preferences. Renee moves at a pace set by the client and focuses on practical, goal-oriented work to support greater well-being and more satisfying life outcomes.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Renee uses attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses. This approach helps people who struggle with abandonment, attachment issues, or recurring relationship conflicts recognize and shift long-standing interaction patterns.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can lead the pace and focus of sessions. This method supports people managing grief, depression, and life transitions by building a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another practical tool in her work, focusing on identifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, stress, and mood difficulties, and developing concrete strategies to change them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Renee works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies over time as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - that make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect across distances. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, accessible support while tailoring session style and frequency to each client’s routine and preferences.