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Dr. Daphney Rene

Dr. Daphney Rene

LCSW, LICSW · New Jersey

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

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  • Grief and loss
  • Parenting concerns
  • Anger and mood

About Daphney

Dr. Daphney Rene is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of professional experience. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and works from New Jersey. She focuses on practical help for people facing grief, parenting stress, anger, depression, and ADHD. She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and offers steady support as they make changes.

Her background spans many clinical settings over 30 years, giving her a broad perspective on common struggles. She listens for what matters most to each person and uses straightforward strategies rather than one-size-fits-all prescriptions. Sessions focus on skills people can try between meetings and on noticing small changes that add up.

Dr. Rene draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She helps people learn new ways to respond to strong emotions, shift unhelpful thoughts, and clarify values that guide decisions. Work can include emotion regulation, behavioral experiments, and values-driven goal setting.

People often come with immediate concerns like managing anger or coping with loss. Others seek help organizing daily life around ADHD or improving communication patterns that cause repeated stress. Dr. Rene partners with each person to set clear, doable steps and track progress over time.

Her style is practical and respectful. She encourages small experiments and celebrates progress. Those considering care are invited to review options and choose a path that fits their needs.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action in ways that matter to them, even when emotions are hard. It often focuses on small, value-driven steps and practical exercises. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and uses concrete tools to test and change them, which can help with mood, anxiety, and everyday habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and current concerns. That decision can shift over time as different skills are tried and evaluated together.

Confirm the available online session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Remote sessions also let people practice skills in the settings where challenges actually occur, and they can simplify scheduling for those balancing work, caregiving, or health needs.

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

Credentials

New Jersey, New York, Alabama, North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Rene address?

She focuses on grief, parenting issues, anger, depression, and ADHD and also works with related matters such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is practical and person-centered. She listens first, then introduces skills and small experiments tailored to each person's goals.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 30 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of life challenges and transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in New Jersey.

Which languages are offered and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How is cost handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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