I’m Renee; I am a mom of two humans and owner of two dogs, a disability and accessibility advocate, feminist and philosopher. My background is in the humanities and literature, in addition to my clinical social work education and experience, and my approach to psychotherapy encompasses ideas and methods from humanistic, existential, narrative and psychodynamic traditions.

   As a certified clinical trauma professional, CCTP, I am trained in emotion focused therapy (EFT) and draw upon attachment models in my work with clients. While I strongly believe this deep emotional processing is crucial to healing, I also strive to work collaboratively, often from a solution-focused framework, to help people develop meaning and purpose in their lives.

   I am passionate about working with individuals with chronic conditions and/or disabilities, parents, and survivors of domestic violence, family court and post-separation abuse. I also enjoy working with trans-gender folks navigating identity, transition, and family of origin trauma and stress.

   In my free time, I enjoy reading history, biographies, historical fiction, mysteries and memoirs. I am partial to calico and black cats, and I love visiting various areas of Michigan, thrilled to be in a part of the country that has so much to offer in natural beauty, small town vibes, and urban adventure. Some of my favorite things in life include good chocolate, hot chai, iced mocha lattes, teddy bears, tropical house music, and labrador retrievers.