Rena Smith, LCSW
- Louisiana
- LA LCSW 5663
Not accepting new clientsVerified 6 hours ago
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Open 2 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 2 of the last 30 days
When Rena was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 2 days, waitlist or full on 28 days. Most recent check, Oct 27: waitlist or full.
Days available
2/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Rena has been open to new clients on 2 of the last 30 days.
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About Rena
I am licensed in Louisiana with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Read more Show less
What Rena helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Avoidant personalityCodependencyDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia