Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
How Rena works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Rena
Rena Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and addiction. She works from a strengths-based outlook and treats each person as the expert on their life. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people make changes that fit their everyday lives.
Rena uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions.
Background and approach
She also draws on client-centered methods to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space for problem solving. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused work help when someone wants clear, doable steps toward change. Common concerns she addresses include trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family stress, parenting strain, and substance use challenges.
She also helps people facing career transitions, compassion fatigue, and life changes such as divorce or separation. Other focuses include obsessive behaviors, personality-related struggles, and issues tied to guilt, shame, or isolation. Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules.
Rena emphasizes collaboration; she listens first, then suggests strategies that match a person’s goals and values. People who choose her can expect straightforward guidance, practical exercises, and ongoing reassessment of what’s helping. She supports clients in building new habits, repairing everyday relationships, and finding clearer direction during difficult transitions.
What Rena works with
Everything Rena lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Rena's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Rena lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online care and change
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, anger, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and mood shifts.Rena treats the selection of an approach as a collaborative process. She listens to what matters most, discusses possible methods, and adjusts techniques based on each person’s goals and what actually works. The plan can change as progress is made so sessions stay focused and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving, or travel. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and skill practice. Phone can be a lower-bandwidth option when video is difficult. Live chat or messaging suits short check-ins, homework review, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options let licensed professionals deliver consistent, practical support across different life situations.
Questions people ask about Rena
What kinds of concerns does Rena help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, and career or life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her sessions blend Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered listening to create practical, goal-focused work that also honors a person’s values.
How much experience does she have?
Rena brings 23 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Louisiana and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.