- Anger management skills
- Parenting support
- Grief and depression
About Daphney
Dr. Daphney Rene is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 30 years of practice experience. She is based in New Jersey and works with adults around grief, parenting concerns, anger, depression, and ADHD. She uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage recurring frustration and relationship strain.
She treats anger as a common reaction that can be understood and managed. Sessions focus on concrete skills for recognizing triggers, interrupting unhelpful patterns, and communicating needs without escalating. She also supports people dealing with loss, parenting stress, attention differences, and low mood.
Dr. Rene draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered approaches. That blend lets her combine mindfulness and values-based goals with step-by-step behavior changes and skills training. She helps people try small changes between sessions and notice what makes a difference.
Her style is direct and collaborative. She asks questions, listens for what matters to each person, and checks in about what is useful. Sessions tend to focus on practical tools people can use at home, at work, or around the people they care about.
People who want to reduce outbursts, manage simmering resentment, or handle someone else’s anger may find the work here relevant. Dr. Rene invites you to begin by describing what you want to change and what has felt hard so far.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values, even when emotions feel strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through gradual practice and problem-solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers specific skills for managing intense emotion, improving distress tolerance, and practicing clear communication.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. Dr. Rene will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then try approaches that fit those aims. The process is collaborative - she will check in and adjust techniques based on what proves useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer fewer visual demands and choose audio-only; others use video to practice communication skills and nonverbal cues. Discuss format choices when you schedule to find what works with your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York, Alabama, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with grief, parenting issues, anger, depression, and ADHD, plus related areas such as attachment, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, mixing ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered work to teach skills and test small changes between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from New Jersey while also holding a New York credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.