Renee Kavanagh
Renee Kavanagh
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Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience providing therapy interventions and support to children, youth, and adults in various locations. I received my undergraduate degree from University of California San Diego and my Master's Degree in Social Work from Boston College. I support adults struggling with anxiety and stress to become the best versions of themselves.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. My treatment approaches create a relational-based and holistic atmosphere of safety, trust, understanding, and acceptance. I use evidence-based treatments with clients. I also encourage and provide opportunities for decision-making, self-responsibility, and building your strengths in our sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths include my ability to listen to your needs and build rapport with you to help you reach your treatment goals. I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress. I also have a great retention rate with my clients, meaning that they feel heard and supported while working toward their treatment goals.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am invested in the cognitive, emotional and developmental growth of my clients. I also believe in creating a partnership with my clients to help you reach your goals. My treatment approaches create a relational-based and holistic atmosphere of safety, trust, understanding, and acceptance.
About Renee Kavanagh
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Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps clients of all ages make meaningful changes in their lives by tapping into their own values, goals, and strengths. For adults, MI provides a respectful and collaborative space to explore challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance use, or life transitions, without judgment or pressure. For children and adolescents, MI is adapted to be engaging and age-appropriate, helping them build confidence, improve behavior, and develop healthier coping skills. Whether you're feeling stuck, unsure about your next steps, or simply seeking support, MI offers a compassionate and effective path forward. By focusing on what matters most to you or your child, therapy becomes a personalized journey toward greater self-awareness, motivation, and lasting change. If you’re ready to take the first step toward positive growth, I invite you to reach out and begin this journey together.
Strength-Based
I am passionate about supporting clients to develop confident, effective, and compassionate approaches to building their strengths. Through a combination of education, practical tools, and therapeutic guidance, I help clients build stronger, more open lines of communication with their loved ones, set healthy boundaries, and create more harmonious relationships. Whether you're facing challenges with behavior management, navigating adolescence, or simply looking to strengthen your connection with yourself and others, I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore what’s working and what could be improved. My goal is to empower you with the skills and insights needed to build your strengths.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I use practical, evidence-based strategies to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, manage overwhelming emotions, and develop healthier behaviors. CBT is a highly effective approach for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. In our work together, I will provide a supportive, collaborative space where we can explore the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and actions—helping you gain insight and build real, lasting change. Whether you're looking to overcome a specific challenge or simply want to feel more in control of your life, CBT can offer you tools that are not just useful in therapy, but that you can take with you into everyday life. If you're ready to take that next step, I’m here to help guide and support you.
Supportive
I provide support therapeutic interventions with all of my clients. In your counseling sessions, you will be provided with a safe space to learn, build on your strengths, and gain support for any challenges you may be experiencing.