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Rene Garcell

Rene Garcell

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 20+ years of experience

Supporting steady change with listening and practical steps

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  • Client-centered approach
  • 20 years experience
  • Works with anger

About Rene

Rene Garcell is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience. He has worked in end-of-life and hospice care and with teens and young adults early in life. He aims to make a counseling space where people can speak honestly without fear of judgment.

Rene takes a client-centered approach, which means clients guide what happens in sessions. He focuses on listening first and then helping people set practical goals. He supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, grief, depression, trauma and relationship concerns.

In sessions he helps clients talk through feelings and make small changes that add up. He also addresses issues like sleep trouble, low self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include body image, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and forgiveness.

Rene draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address acute concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. He works with people on topics like guilt, shame, isolation, life purpose, and building self-love. The goal is practical progress - better coping, clearer choices, and steadier daily routines.

Rene is based in Florida and conducts counseling in English. He accepts international clients. He invites people ready to take a first step toward change to reach out and begin the process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Florida, Arkansas, Oregon

Languages

English

Evidence-based techniques and online therapy options

Rene works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One common approach he uses helps people learn coping and relaxation skills to manage symptoms like panic attacks, anxiety, and sleep disruption. Another approach centers on processing difficult events and reactions, which can help with trauma, grief, and strong anger responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and preferences. The plan can shift as progress is made and new needs appear, so sessions are planned together rather than imposed.

The therapist biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online and in-person options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins during a workday. It can also make it simpler to continue care when people are in a different location, which is why international clients are accepted. Licensed professionals aim to match the method and schedule to what helps each person get steady results.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW8075
License (Arkansas)
LCSW · No. 9381-C
License (Oregon)
LCSW · No. L13175
NPI
1356580724

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rene address?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, anger, relationship issues, sleep problems, and self-esteem struggles.

How does he approach sessions?

He uses a client-centered style that starts with listening and follows the client's priorities for what to work on next.

What experience does he bring?

He has over 20 years of professional experience, including work in end-of-life and hospice care and with teens and young adults.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LCSW credential and practices from Florida.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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