Renee Rhoades is a Colorado-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing low self esteem, anxiety, stress, grief, and relationship challenges. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. Renee aims to create a space where people can take the first step toward feeling better and more capable.
Renee draws on 18 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and a clinical social worker, CSW. She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all approaches.
Clients can expect someone who listens closely to their story and helps identify patterns that affect mood and self esteem. Renee helps people work through grief, family conflict, and issues related to sexual orientation with attention to each person's values. She also addresses stress, addictive behaviors, anger, and the emotional toll of caregiving or chronic illness.
Renee offers guidance for navigating life transitions and career-related stress. She helps people build tools for managing anxiety and improving communication. Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to small changes that add up over time.
Whether someone is starting therapy for the first time or returning after a break, Renee supports steady progress. She encourages realistic steps and checks in on what is working, so plans can change as needs evolve.
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Renee uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional support. One common approach she uses emphasizes building coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress; this involves identifying triggers, practicing new responses, and tracking small improvements over time. Another approach centers on talking through grief, relationship challenges, and self esteem issues in a structured way that helps clarify patterns, set goals, and rehearse healthier interactions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Renee works with each person to figure out which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts plans as progress is made. The goal is to find methods that feel useful and realistic for everyday life.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help people continue care across locations, including international arrangements where accepted. Renee focuses on practical ways to make sessions work around daily routines and priorities.
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, self esteem problems, addictions, and career or life transitions. The list also includes family conflict, LGBT-related issues, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals and small, doable steps. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs rather than following a single method.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings. That experience includes helping people with grief, trauma, mood concerns, and stress management.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Colorado. Those credentials are presented exactly as provided.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients as noted in her profile.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. The therapist or platform can provide up-to-date format details.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you to scheduling and next steps.
