Hello, hello. My name is Renee. I use she/her/hers pronouns. It’s nice to introduce myself to you digitally.
I’m a Black woman, wife, dog mom, introvert, food lover, travel seeker, comedy fan, Aquarius (as I get called out all the time for it), lifelong learner, 2SLGBTQIA+ ally, descendant of some bad-ass ancestors, and child of God. I’m not everyone’s cup of tea… I’m a can of grape soda. That’s right; I’ve said it.
I value and respect voice and choice. I’m committed to culturally responsive, liberation-focused, and identity-affirming care. When you reach out for counseling, I want you to know that you are at the center of the work—and you have options.
Finding the right counselor for you, in the season of life you’re in, is personal and important. I won’t be everybody’s person, and that’s okay. I hope you give yourself permission to find the person who feels right for you.
It takes a village. You get to choose who’s in yours.
Education
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies and a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I am independently licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LPC-22889).
Over the years, I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including education, behavioral health, and private practice, and with people navigating different experiences, identities, and seasons of life.
My education and professional experience have given me a foundation in counseling, human behavior, systems, and different ways of understanding and supporting people. I continue to learn through ongoing professional development, experience, and the people I have the privilege of working with.
Above is what I’ve formally learned. But therapy isn’t me demonstrating what I know to you. It’s us figuring out what matters to you, and me continuing to learn from the person sitting across from me— virtually that is.
Approach
I approach therapy as a collaborative conversation. I bring clinical knowledge, evidence-based practices to the work, while staying grounded in culturally responsive and liberation-rooted practice. And just as importantly, I believe therapy should sound like real life—not like a textbook.
What does that mean?
It means that we keep it real. I support you in identifying, highlighting, and flexing your strengths to help you respond to challenges, reclaim your voice, and elevate your thoughts. I emphasize the work and progress you’re already accomplishing rather than focusing only on what feels difficult or needs to change.
You are your greatest asset, if you give yourself permission to be.
Nurture your gifts. Nurture your growth.