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- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Messaging and phone options
About Renee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 10 years of experience, Renee Shacochis helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She uses client-centered methods and draws on several therapeutic approaches to set goals with each person.
Renee trained at the University of Maryland-Baltimore where she earned a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health. Over the last decade she has worked in individual, family, and group settings with adults and children from varied backgrounds. That range informs her approach to everyday problems and ongoing mental health concerns.
Her practice emphasizes building a strong working relationship and increasing self-awareness. Sessions are guided by each person’s needs, and she uses a strengths-based stance while helping clients identify workable next steps. She explains options clearly and collaborates on what to try first.
Renee draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and narrative methods when appropriate. These tools are used to address mood, stress, coping with life changes, and difficulties in communication or parenting.
She offers messaging, live chat, and phone sessions on a case-by-case basis. If those options do not match a person’s needs she asks people to reach out so scheduling and format can be discussed. To start, readers are asked to use the platform matching process to schedule an initial session.
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Approaches used in remote sessions
Client-centered work focuses on understanding each person’s experience and building a strong working relationship. It helps when people want to clarify values, priorities, or what they want to change in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by identifying patterns and testing new ways of responding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for regulating strong reactions and improving communication. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then suggest methods to try. That decision is made together and can be adjusted over time. Session format options should be confirmed before booking. The therapist has indicated messaging, live chat, and phone sessions may be available on a case-by-case basis. If those options do not fit, people are encouraged to ask about scheduling and format alternatives so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, grief, anger, career issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and strengths based. She collaborates with people to set goals and selects methods that fit their needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience since completing her Master of Social Work with a clinical concentration.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C, licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
She offers messaging, live chat, and phone sessions on a case-by-case basis. Confirm current session options before booking.
How do subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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