Therapist profile
Renee LaVigne, LMSW
LMSW therapist - family and parenting concerns
Continue with ReneeAbout
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Renee
Renee LaVigne is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and life transitions. Renee also supports people dealing with addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and career-related concerns.
Renee uses practical, talk-based methods to help people manage overwhelming feelings. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and build workable alternatives. Mindfulness techniques are used to steady attention and reduce reactivity in everyday moments.
Sessions emphasize clear communication and short-term goals. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused elements help people clarify what matters and take small steps toward change. Renee encourages straightforward problem solving for issues like blended family tensions, infidelity, or parenting stress.
She frames therapy as skill-building rather than labels. Common topics include guilt and shame, control issues, codependency, and caregiver stress. Renee also addresses intimacy-related issues, anger, and feelings of emptiness with practical strategies people can use between sessions.
Renee prefers beginning contact through voice or video to establish rapport and connection. Messaging through a client portal is available for brief check-ins but not as a replacement for initial sessions. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches for online work and what they involve
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings appear. It can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions related to relationships and parenting.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle stressors at home.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. These practices can help with overwhelm, anger, and ongoing stress related to caregiving or family conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit current needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining elements from ACT, CBT, and mindfulness to address specific challenges.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so they fit your day-to-day life. The biography indicates a preference for starting by video or phone to build rapport, with portal messaging used for brief follow-ups. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, reduce travel time, and fit therapy into a busy week. They also allow for options like shorter phone check-ins when you need a quick touchpoint.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting problems does she address?
Renee helps people work through parenting stress, blended family tensions, and other family problems. She also supports issues related to infidelity and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, talk-based approaches focused on goals and skills. Methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
Renee has 25 years of experience working with adults on depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and practices in Michigan.
Can I meet with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
Her biography notes an emphasis on beginning with video or phone to build rapport and connection; confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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