Renee LaVigne, LMSW

Renee LaVigne is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting difficulties, anger, and life transitions. Renee also addresses concerns like addictions, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions focus on skills you can use between appointments as well as clearer ways to communicate with others.

Renee emphasizes building rapport first, often starting with a video or phone session so she can better understand how someone is managing day-to-day stress. She does not offer texting-only therapy, though messaging through a portal is available for brief check-ins.

She helps people with relationship strains, communication problems, infidelity, blended family dynamics, and issues around abandonment and trust. She also supports those dealing with body image, guilt and shame, forgiveness work, and co-occurring conditions.

Renee frames work around practical steps – noticing what matters, setting small goals, and using mindfulness and CBT tools to reduce reactive patterns. People looking to manage anger, reduce anxiety, or regain focus at work or home will find clear, action-oriented guidance.

If someone is ready to start, Renee asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to determine the best next steps.

How Renee’s approaches translate to remote sessions