L. Rena (pronounced Renee) Ross
With 30 years of experience, I am a dedicated Clinical Social Worker committed to empowering individuals, families, and communities through compassionate, evidence-based practice. I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work and have built a diverse career across family services, mental health, medical, and forensic environments.
With nearly three decades of experience across family services, mental health, medical, and forensic settings, I bring a rare depth of clinical insight and practical skill.
My work has focused on supporting clients through complex challenges, conducting thorough assessments, developing targeted interventions, and advocating for meaningful change. I am passionate about promoting dignity, resilience, and equitable access to care, and I strive to bring professionalism, empathy, and integrity to every individual and system I serve.
First session
During your first session, you can expect a warm, welcoming space where we focus on getting to know one another and understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll discuss your current concerns, your history, and your goals so I can get a full picture of how best to support you. I’ll explain my therapeutic approach, answer any questions you may have, and work with you to identify what you hope to gain from our time together. This session moves at your pace, there’s no pressure to share more than you’re comfortable with. By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of what ongoing therapy will look like and how we can work together toward your growth and well-being.
Strengths
My strengths lie in my ability to create a calm, compassionate, and grounded therapeutic space where clients feel genuinely seen and understood. With nearly three decades of experience across family services, mental health, medical, and forensic settings, I bring a rare depth of clinical insight and practical skill. I am known for my balanced approach, warm and empathetic, yet clear, direct, and deeply attuned to each client’s needs. What makes me unique is my ability to blend evidence-based practices with real-world experience, helping clients feel both supported and empowered as they navigate complex challenges, build resilience, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
Ideal clients
I offer compassionate, strengths-based therapy with flexible virtual hours to support your growth, healing, and overall well-being. My ideal clients are individuals who are seeking a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore life’s challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Whether you are navigating stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, or simply striving for greater self-understanding, I work collaboratively to meet you where you are. I particularly enjoy supporting motivated clients who are open to reflection, ready to develop healthier coping strategies, and committed to cultivating a more balanced, empowered, and fulfilling life.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I believe in meeting clients exactly where they are, without judgment, and walking alongside them on their journey. I focus on uncovering the strengths, resilience, and goodness that exist in every situation, even during difficult times. I hold a deep belief that every person has the capacity to grow, adapt, and create meaningful change in their lives.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Other specialties
Addiction
Career Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
Foster Care/Adoption
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
AlabamaLicense 4382C