Rene Jourdan

Calm, practical therapy grounded in empathy

LCPC Idaho

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Rene

Rene Jourdan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) working in Idaho with 11 years of clinical experience supporting adults and families through a wide range of mental health challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of client-centered and cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship concerns. Her approach emphasizes empathy and empowerment, helping clients identify practical strategies while honoring their personal goals and values.

Rene has extensive experience in crisis response and substance use treatment, including more than five years providing services with the North Idaho Crisis Line and supervising programs in family and peer support as well as substance abuse care.

She currently manages a substance use disorder program and facilitates both group and individual addiction treatment, including Matrix Model groups and coping skills workshops. Rene also works with complex presentations such as co-occurring diagnoses, suicide ideation, self-harm, ADHD, grief, and attachment-related issues, combining evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's needs.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Rene commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. ACT emphasizes values-based action and mindfulness skills to help people accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful life directions, which can be helpful for coping with chronic stress, grief, and ongoing emotional challenges.

Selecting the right approach is a collaborative process. Rene works with clients to explore their goals, preferences, and the nature of their concerns, then adjusts methods over time so therapy stays relevant and practical. This collaborative stance helps ensure that techniques are aligned with each person’s priorities rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and different modes of communication. These options make it easier to continue regular sessions while managing work, family, or geographic constraints, and they allow for a mix of real-time and text-based interactions to suit different needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Rene supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem challenges, eating concerns, parenting and career stress, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and many related areas.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

The practice blends several evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to match client needs.

How much experience does the therapist have?

She brings 11 years of clinical experience, including crisis response work and program supervision in substance use and family support services.

What are her credentials and location?

Rene holds the LCPC credential with ID LCPC LCPC-6833 and practices in Idaho.

Are services available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are provided in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.

How is pricing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Idaho

Languages

English