Renae Vance
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!
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.
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).***
First session
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.
Strengths
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.
Ideal clients
I work with adults (18+) with the specialities listed. I am adding criminal-justice involved individuals.
Location
Virtual sessions