- Anger management
- CBT strategies
- Values work ACT
About Daphney
Dr. Daphney Rene is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from New Jersey. She helps people facing grief, parenting strains, anger, depression, and ADHD concerns.
Her approach treats the person rather than a label. She listens to each client’s story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. Many people seek her help for issues that come up when households change or when parenting feels overwhelming.
Dr. Rene uses a mix of methods to address mood, behavior, and relationships. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and commitment to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot patterns of thinking and test new behaviors. Client-centered techniques keep the session focused on what matters most to the individual.
She also integrates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotions feel intense or hard to manage. That can mean working on distress tolerance, emotion regulation, or communication skills that make daily life steadier. The emphasis is on small, usable changes that fit into a busy household.
People often come with layered issues such as loss, attachment questions, or the stress of blended family life. Dr. Rene prioritizes practical plans and steady follow-through. She asks direct questions, offers concrete tools, and checks progress over time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values. It is useful for motivation, dealing with difficult feelings, and making steady changes in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often helps with depression, anger, and ADHD-related patterns by giving concrete skills to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Rene will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they will pick techniques that fit the person’s pace and household routines, then adjust as progress is tracked.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before scheduling. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some clients prefer not being on camera while others benefit from seeing the therapist; these practical choices can be discussed when arranging the first appointment.
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 concerns does she work with relevant to stepfamilies?
She lists grief, parenting, anger, depression, and ADHD among her core concerns and notes blended family issues among additional focus areas.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered methods and mixes CBT, ACT, and DBT skills to focus on practical steps and problem solving.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 30 years of professional experience to her work and has practiced across multiple settings during that time.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed as LCSW and LICSW and practices from New Jersey with licensure noted for New York and Alabama in the source details.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only according to the profile details.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.