Renee Shacochis, LCSW-C

Renee Shacochis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) based in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life transitions. She works with adults who are dealing with depression, grief, anger, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Her tone is warm and straightforward, focused on practical steps that fit each person's life.

Renee keeps therapy person-centered and strengths based. She starts by building a trusting connection and then shapes goals around what matters most to the client. Sessions can include problem-solving, skill building, and exploring patterns that get in the way of feeling better.

Her work draws on several clinical approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, narrative methods, and psychodynamic ideas. She chooses techniques that match a person's needs rather than following a single method.

Renee has a decade of clinical experience and completed a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Maryland-Baltimore. Over the years she has provided individual, family, and group therapy across a broad range of concerns and backgrounds.

She offers messaging, live chat, and phone sessions in some cases, and may have scheduling flexibility beyond what is shown on her calendar. Before booking, clients can use messaging to ask about session options and find a time that works for them.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience and goals at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set goals that feel doable and relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and reduce anxiety. It often includes simple exercises to practice between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships through techniques like emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Renee will work with each person to decide which methods to try based on current needs, goals, and personal preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.

Many people find online options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and offer a choice of ways to connect. The biography indicates messaging, live chat, and phone sessions may be available on a case-by-case basis; confirm the exact session formats and scheduling details before booking to ensure they meet your needs.