Licensed to practice in Virginia and accepts 39 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders and 11 more.
(she/her)
Hey y'all! Welcome to Real Talk with Renae! We'll do more than just talk-we'll journey! As the creator and owner of Real Talk, I'm partnering with Grow Therapy to bring hope, healing and change. If you're here, it means you're ready, or at least, curious about making shifts in your life and I'm here for it! Let's face it. Life is downright messy at times! As a Licenced Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I help people with their mess. I use the intersection of my experience along with a healthy dose of compassion, empathy, accountability, sense of humor and a dash of keeping it real to guide you through your journey. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship issues, trauma and grief, stress management, women's issues, personality disorders and/or have criminal-justice involvement, let's talk. ***Additional times are available by request only. Please inquire if my regular office hours don't work for you and we'll figure something out.*** ***Grow Therapy contact line (646-687-9932).***
You get a chance to learn how I work and I get a chance to see if I can help you with your process. I'm very honest, yet compassionate. My clients appreciate the non-stuffy space I provide for them to be real with themselves. It is a no-judgment zone so you can relax and be yourself while we sort and work through this journey together.
I favor cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), but my style is eclectic, meaning I use treatment methods and tools from a variety of approaches and theories. How I approach therapy really depends on your needs. I often pull from any of the following approaches/methods/tools: EMDR, DBT, couples therapy, meditation, motivational interviewing, person-centered, gestalt, solution-focused, social learning and strength-based.
My strengths are being versatile, motivating clients and bringing lightness to dark situations. My experience is interesting and has afforded me the opportunity to see social work, counseling and therapy from multiple angles and levels. I've spent the majority of my career working as a social worker in a corrections setting. I redesigned and managed a substance abuse program, worked with /at community agencies, and worked with clients with personality disorders and an array of mental health conditions. I've helped clients that have dealt with lots of grief, trauma and injustice. Also, I've worked on policy and community-level projects, committees and boards. I share some of what I've done so you can feel comfortable and know you are in good hands as we embark on this journey.
I work with adults (18+) with the specialities listed. I am adding criminal-justice involved individuals.
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Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
4 ratings with written reviews
September 24, 2025
Renae is very relatable and made me feel comfortable to share. I felt heard. She is solutions oriented and genuinely cares about you.
September 9, 2025
She is very relatable, direct, listens, challenges you to address emotions you might try to brush off. She is flexible with scheduling, and she is solutions oriented.
May 30, 2025
I had a great experience and I am looking forward to future sessions with Renae. She is solution oriented, warm, intelligent, direct and authentic. She made me feel very comfortable and seen.