About Renee
Renee Avis practices a blend of approaches that center the person in therapy. She is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - based in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. Renee focuses on stress, anxiety, eating concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She also addresses ADHD, career questions, depression, and compassion fatigue. Renee favors methods that help people notice thoughts and values, and then take small useful steps forward.
How Renee works
Sessions tend to be practical and down-to-earth, with space to talk through what feels stuck and to try new strategies between meetings. She pays attention to body image and eating-related issues, including challenges tied to diet culture. Across settings in her career, Renee has helped people untangle guilt, shame, and communication problems.
She offers tools for social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, and finding clearer life purpose. Her work also supports women and young adults navigating midlife change and the transitions that come with early adulthood. Renee aims to meet each person where they are.
She focuses on building trust and comfort so that people can name what matters and practice different ways of coping. The pace and goals are shaped by the individual’s needs and life circumstances. Her sessions are designed to be collaborative and strengths-based.
Renee blends client-centered listening with practical skills drawn from cognitive and mindfulness approaches. She encourages small experiments and steady steps toward clearer priorities and better daily functioning.
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What Renee works with
The areas below are the ones Renee selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Eating and food-related issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Carolina |
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Online support options
How ACT, CBT and Client-Centered Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior, and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms and build healthy habits. It is helpful for anxiety, depression, and eating-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and building a trusting relationship so people can explore what matters and find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Renee will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. The plan can shift over time as goals change or new challenges emerge.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller interaction and skill practice, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are handy for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when typing helps someone organize their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work even when life is unpredictable.
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