- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- LGBT issues
About Renee
Renee Rhoades is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado who offers thoughtful, practical support for people facing life strain. She focuses on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, and LGBT-related issues. Renee speaks plainly and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone starting therapy.
She approaches conversations with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs so the work is relevant to daily life. That can mean planning small coping steps, practicing communication skills, or talking through grief and major life changes.
Renee brings 18 years of professional experience to her work and adapts her approach as goals change. She helps people sort priorities, build routines that support mood, and notice patterns that sap energy or increase conflict. Practical problem solving and steady support are common parts of her sessions.
People often turn to her for support with addictions, intimacy and sexual concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses attachment and abandonment worries, body image, chronic illness coping, and blended family concerns. Renee aims to make therapy a place to try new ways of relating and managing hard moments.
Starting therapy can feel risky, and she acknowledges that honestly. Renee will work collaboratively to set goals, track progress, and adjust the plan so the work fits the client’s life and values.
She approaches conversations with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs so the work is relevant to daily life. That can mean planning small coping steps, practicing communication skills, or talking through grief and major life changes.
Renee brings 18 years of professional experience to her work and adapts her approach as goals change. She helps people sort priorities, build routines that support mood, and notice patterns that sap energy or increase conflict. Practical problem solving and steady support are common parts of her sessions.
People often turn to her for support with addictions, intimacy and sexual concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses attachment and abandonment worries, body image, chronic illness coping, and blended family concerns. Renee aims to make therapy a place to try new ways of relating and managing hard moments.
Starting therapy can feel risky, and she acknowledges that honestly. Renee will work collaboratively to set goals, track progress, and adjust the plan so the work fits the client’s life and values.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Renee uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with actions that reduce anxiety and lift mood. Another approach centers on improving communication and connection, which is useful for relationship strain, intimacy concerns, and parenting stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Renee will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the person’s situation, and adjust the plan as progress and needs become clearer. The emphasis is on collaboration and steady problem solving rather than a single fixed method.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain regular sessions while juggling work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Renee help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, addictions, parenting strain, and LGBT-related issues among other concerns.
What is her general approach to therapy?
Renee tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs, focusing on practical steps, communication skills, and coping strategies that fit daily life.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in clinical and support roles.
Where is Renee licensed and based?
Renee is licensed in Colorado as an LCSW and also holds the CSW credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.