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Dr. Daphney Rene, LCSW, LICSW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Grief, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Daphney

Dr. Daphney Rene brings three decades of clinical experience to her practice and is licensed as an LCSW in New York (NY LCSW 090187) and as an LICSW in Alabama (AL LICSW 6563C) while practicing from New Jersey.

Background and approach

She has a long history of helping people navigate grief and loss, parenting challenges, anger, depression, and ADHD, alongside many related concerns such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and communication or control difficulties. Her background reflects sustained commitment to supporting people through complex life transitions and emotional struggles.

Her approach centers on recognizing each person as the expert on their own life and building on existing strengths to address obstacles. She blends evidence-informed methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor work to each client’s needs.

Dr. Rene frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors courage and practical change, offering guidance and skill development aimed at greater wellbeing and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most and take committed action toward those values, while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings in a way that reduces their impact on daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and improve mood and functioning. Both approaches are useful for concerns like depression, anger, grief, and attention-related difficulties, and they are often adapted to an individual's priorities and pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work and is handled collaboratively. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life context to determine which combination of methods fits best, adjusting techniques over time as needs evolve. Clients participate actively in shaping the plan and learning skills that translate into everyday routines.

Online sessions make it easier to integrate therapy into busy lives by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients to access consistent support when in-person visits are not practical. Licensed professionals can tailor session formats to meet practical constraints while focusing on progress and skill-building.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Her practice includes grief and loss, parenting challenges, anger, depression, and ADHD, along with many related areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The clinician emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based stance and draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients develop coping skills and clarify values.
What is the clinician's professional background?
She has 30 years of experience working in clinical settings and has supported clients through complex life transitions and emotional challenges.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist holds LCSW and LICSW credentials with details NY LCSW 090187 and AL LICSW 6563C and practices from New Jersey.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Services are offered in English; she is not listed as accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

New Jersey, New York, Alabama, North Carolina

Languages

English

What Daphney can help with

Dr. Daphney Rene works with clients on grief, parenting issues, anger management, depression, and ADHD.

Daphney works with clients coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, adhd, and anger management.

How Daphney approaches therapy

Daphney's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Experience and training

Daphney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New Jersey, with 30 years of clinical experience.