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Renee LaVigne

Calm-focused strategies for life’s challenges

LMSW Michigan

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Renee

Renee LaVigne is a licensed social worker (LMSW) in Michigan who brings 25 years of clinical experience to her practice. She blends cognitive behavioral strategies with mindfulness and acceptance-based techniques to help people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive patterns.

Background and approach

Her work also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, career stress, bipolar mood issues, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a range of family dynamics and emotional concerns such as abandonment, codependency, infidelity, and forgiveness. Renee emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered approach that supports increased self-awareness, improved communication, and practical coping skills.

Clients can expect goal-oriented work that draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused elements when helpful, alongside mindfulness practices to foster greater present-moment awareness and emotional regulation. She aims to empower clients to make decisions, rebuild connection, and move toward greater contentment.

Services are offered through a subscription model and include multiple remote session formats. Renee values building rapport early in the therapeutic relationship and encourages an initial connection by phone or video to establish a strong foundation for ongoing work.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work



Renee uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this practical approach helps people reduce anxious and depressive symptoms and develop clearer problem-solving strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her practice, focusing on values-based action and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings to increase psychological flexibility.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Renee works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals and preferences, blending techniques when helpful so that treatment reflects the client's needs rather than a single rigid model.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or geographic constraints while allowing therapists and clients to focus on skill-building, mindfulness practice, and coaching-oriented work in convenient, accessible ways.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Renee commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, addictions, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and many family-related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness, acceptance and motivational interviewing to develop practical skills and increase self-awareness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Renee has 25 years of experience as a licensed social worker providing mental health support across a variety of concerns and settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Michigan and holds the credential MI LMSW 6801079035 as an LMSW.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, with an emphasis on establishing initial rapport by phone or video.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to set up an initial phone or video connection.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English