Renée Thompson, LCSW
Experienced Florida LCSW specializing in grief and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and families
About Renée Thompson
Renée Thompson understands that beginning therapy and sharing personal thoughts with a new professional can feel intimidating, and she honors the courage it takes to seek change and healing. She guides clients toward practical, sustainable shifts by focusing on strengths, resilience, and daily practice of the person they want to become. Her work emphasizes helping individuals identify root concerns and move toward improved functioning in a timely way.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - in Florida since 2009, Renée combines graduate-level clinical training with more than two decades of counseling experience. She graduated magna cum laude in graduate school and has substantial experience across age groups and care settings. Her background includes ten years counseling hospice and palliative care patients and families, work with children since 2002, and clinical support for college students, couples, and families.
Renée specializes in grief and loss, including loss to suicide, and is a co-founder of the Tampa Bay chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - a role informed by her own personal loss. She also offers treatment for stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career transitions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional clinical focuses include adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control issues, and support around aging and blended family dynamics.
Therapeutically she draws on client-centered methods and evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Renée aims to increase self-awareness, help clients access internal strengths, explore new perspectives, and practice healthier coping strategies. She brings an open-minded, empathic, and nonjudgmental stance, offering professional perspective and encouragement while working collaboratively toward meaningful change.
Renée has provided remote counseling since May 2020 and is accepting new clients in Florida. She welcomes the opportunity to walk alongside people during difficult times and to support them in finding purpose, peace, and improved well-being.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - in Florida since 2009, Renée combines graduate-level clinical training with more than two decades of counseling experience. She graduated magna cum laude in graduate school and has substantial experience across age groups and care settings. Her background includes ten years counseling hospice and palliative care patients and families, work with children since 2002, and clinical support for college students, couples, and families.
Renée specializes in grief and loss, including loss to suicide, and is a co-founder of the Tampa Bay chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - a role informed by her own personal loss. She also offers treatment for stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career transitions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional clinical focuses include adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control issues, and support around aging and blended family dynamics.
Therapeutically she draws on client-centered methods and evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Renée aims to increase self-awareness, help clients access internal strengths, explore new perspectives, and practice healthier coping strategies. She brings an open-minded, empathic, and nonjudgmental stance, offering professional perspective and encouragement while working collaboratively toward meaningful change.
Renée has provided remote counseling since May 2020 and is accepting new clients in Florida. She welcomes the opportunity to walk alongside people during difficult times and to support them in finding purpose, peace, and improved well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Renée Thompson have?
Renée Thompson has 21 years of clinical experience.
Is Renée Thompson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her Florida license is listed as FL LCSW SW9407.
In which languages does Renée Thompson provide therapy?
Renée Thompson provides therapy in English.
Where is Renée Thompson located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Renée Thompson as my therapist?
You can work with Renée Thompson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Renée Thompson work with international clients?
Renée Thompson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Renée Thompson cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and plan details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may occur by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people question whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - evidence indicates that online therapy can produce outcomes comparable to traditional in-person sessions.One of the clearest benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with therapists using the mode that fits their life and comfort level - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to sustain treatment amid work, family, or mobility constraints.
Licensed professionals offer a variety of therapeutic approaches and clients can change therapists if they seek a different fit. For many people, remote therapy provides an accessible and practical way to work toward personal goals and practice new skills with support from a trained therapist.