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Dr. Daphney Rene

Experienced social worker blending practical therapy approaches

LCSW, LICSW New Jersey

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Grief, Parenting, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Daphney

Dr. Daphney Rene brings three decades of social work practice to her therapeutic work, holding both LCSW and LICSW credentials and licensure in New York and Alabama.

Background and approach

Based in New Jersey, she draws on long experience helping people manage grief and loss, parenting concerns, ADHD, anger, and depression while also addressing a wider range of stressors such as attachment and adoption issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and life transitions. Her style centers on honoring each person's story and building on existing strengths.

She integrates practical, evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-oriented and skills-based approaches to tailor care to individual needs. Dr.

Rene emphasizes collaboration and supports clients through the courageous step of seeking change, offering steady guidance as they pursue more satisfying and manageable ways of living. Clients work with a practitioner who values clear goals, compassionate listening, and strategies that translate into daily life.

Her practice aims to help people develop coping tools, improve communication, and navigate emotional challenges with structure and empathy.

Therapeutic approaches and online care options

Dr. Rene combines practical, skills-based methods to help address emotional and behavioral concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to difficulties like depression, anger, or problematic coping, using structured exercises and goal work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that support a meaningful life, which can be helpful for grief, stress, and persistent worries.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. She works together with clients to assess needs, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what fits a client's goals and preferences rather than assuming a single path from the start.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to engage in skills practice, brief check-ins, and regular therapy work from varied locations while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with grief, parenting challenges, anger, depression, and ADHD, and also addresses related areas such as attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.
What is the therapist's general therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and strengths-based, combining practical, goal-oriented work with compassionate listening to help clients develop useful coping skills and clearer perspectives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical practice.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials with NY LCSW 090187 and AL LICSW 6563C, and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?
Therapy is offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In which formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist 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