- Stress and anxiety
- Military experience
- Practical strategies
About Rene
Rene draws on broad experience with mood and personality challenges, including bipolar disorder and issues with anger and self-esteem. He also helps with family-related pressures such as blended family dynamics, communication problems, and adoption or foster care concerns. His background includes work with military service members and veterans facing adjustment struggles and trauma-related reactions.
In sessions he listens without judgment and helps clients name problems and try manageable steps forward. Conversations often focus on calming strategies, clearer communication, and small behavior changes that reduce stress. He works at a pace that fits each person’s needs and goals.
Rene’s work covers practical challenges like chronic pain, health-related stress, coping after disasters, and difficulties tied to attachment or abandonment. He also addresses complex presentations such as dissociation, co-morbidity, and certain personality patterns. The goal is to make everyday life feel more steady and workable.
To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to the therapist’s availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How evidence-based techniques shape online care
Rene uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common method involves teaching breathing and grounding exercises and steady routines to reduce anxiety and stress. These tools aim to lower immediate tension and help people regain a sense of control in daily life.He also helps clients work on communication and problem-solving skills for tense relationships. These approaches involve practicing specific ways to speak and set boundaries so interactions feel less heated and more effective. For mood-related concerns such as bipolar disorder, sessions often include strategies to recognize mood shifts and build predictable daily habits that support stability.
Choosing the right approach is a team process. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences, and then try methods that fit each person. If an approach doesn’t feel right, adjustments are made together so the work stays useful and manageable.
Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which online options are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to learn which session types are available and which will best fit day-to-day life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rene work with most often?
Rene focuses on stress and anxiety and also addresses anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, family dynamics, and related issues such as attachment and body image.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He offers a straightforward, listening-first approach that emphasizes practical steps. Sessions often include calming techniques, clearer communication skills, and small behavior changes to reduce everyday stress.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 27 years of experience in mental health care, including work with service members and veterans on adjustment and trauma-related challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I follow to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.