Renee LaVigne, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Renee

Renee LaVigne is a licensed social worker who uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress and life transitions. She focuses on clear strategies that reduce anxiety, improve mood, and strengthen day-to-day coping skills. Renee speaks plainly and aims to make each session feel like a calm, steady conversation rather than a lecture.

Renee brings 25 years of clinical experience in Michigan to her work. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices to help clients notice what matters and take small steps toward it.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize skills you can use between meetings, like mindful breathing and realistic problem-solving. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, and parenting challenges. She also works with problems like grief, codependency, communication breakdowns, blended family stress, and forgiveness.

The tone is collaborative and goal-oriented, tailored to each person’s situation. Renee prefers to establish connection through live conversation first, using video or phone, and then continues with a mix of formats as helpful. Messaging through the client portal is available between sessions for brief check-ins and notes.

Her approach aims to make progress steady and manageable. Clients can expect straightforward language, practical homework, and an emphasis on what to try next. Renee invites people who feel stuck or overwhelmed to take a next step toward clearer thinking and more reliable coping skills.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Renee commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions aligned with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore options at their own pace. Together the approaches aim to be collaborative - the therapist and client evaluate what helps and adjust the work based on goals and preferences.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules and can make it easier to keep appointments during work or family demands. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for building rapport, phone sessions can be used when video is not practical, and live chat or text-based messaging support brief check-ins and homework follow-up between meetings. These options allow a mix of real-time conversation and quick messaging to keep progress moving.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Renee commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, and a range of relationship and parenting challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

Renee uses practical, plain-spoken approaches that focus on skills and small changes you can use between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

She has 25 years of experience providing mental health support in Michigan settings and community practice.

What credentials and location are on file?

Renee is listed as an LMSW with license MI LMSW 6801079035 and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported and are international clients an option?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions delivered?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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