My systems education helps me see the stuck patterns of relationships – those patterns that we know we are repeating over and over again and we just can’t seem to stop. I work with couples on understanding the protective and defensive ways they are wired and how they need to relate differently, to hear and understand and have compassion for one another. I teach communication skills and work toward decreasing reactive states and increasing healthy communication and connection.

My work with families follows the same principles. I offer family therapy to parents and their teens or adult siblings.

Working with me means understanding who you are and how you got stuck. I’ve always had a passion for working with people and I appreciate the connection I have with my clients. I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to heal difficult experiences, including past and current trauma, abusive/ toxic relationships, anxiety, stress, and depression.

My previous clinical experience includes working with Children, Families and Couples who have, and were still, experiencing different levels of trauma. I’ve learned the power of sitting with client. During those times I’ve also held individual, family, and groups. I’ve worked with a diverse group of individuals.

EDUCATION

• State University of New York at Oswego 2014, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Criminal Justice
• Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (Expected May 2023)

*Renee is practicing as a marriage and family therapy intern, supervised by Ellen Gregory, LMFT, through the internship program at Iona College in NY.