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Rene’ Buchman

Practical, collaborative support for life changes

LCPC Illinois

Experience
23 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Rene’

Rene Buchman is an Illinois-licensed counselor with 23 years of professional experience who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family conflicts, and grief.

Background and approach

She centers her work on clients' existing strengths and lived knowledge, guiding them to build practical skills for coping with life changes and emotional challenges. Rene names empowerment and collaboration as core parts of her approach, inviting clients to participate actively in shaping therapy goals and strategies.

Her practice also attends to communication problems, divorce and separation, hearing-impaired clients, questions of life purpose and midlife transition, panic attacks, self-love, women's issues, and workplace concerns. Rene draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop concrete tools for change.

She frames the shift toward a more fulfilling life as a courageous step and positions herself as a supportive partner through that process.

CBT-informed Care Delivered Remotely

Rene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, panic, and stress. CBT offers hands-on tools like thought records and behavior experiments that can reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

She also applies strengths-based, collaborative principles that invite clients to identify their goals and build practical skills for relationship concerns, grief, workplace stress, and life transitions. This collaborative process involves testing what works and adjusting approaches based on the client's needs and preferences, so the therapeutic plan evolves together.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to create flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from a licensed professional without the need to travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rene commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, and coping with life changes, along with related areas like communication problems, divorce and separation, panic attacks, and workplace challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach emphasizes collaboration and strengths, using practical strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while inviting clients to shape goals and treatment direction.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience supporting clients through a range of life and emotional challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCPC license and practices in Illinois; the license number on record is IL LCPC 180003135.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationHearing impairedLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English