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Renee Avis, LCMHC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Eating, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Renee

Renee Avis is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who brings 20 years of professional experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She holds a master’s degree in counseling from Argosy University and has worked across a range of treatment settings, developing a practical, person-centered approach that honors where each client currently is in their life. Renee emphasizes creating a trusting, comfortable space where people can explore anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and concerns around eating, body image, and diet culture.

Her work also addresses career questions, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and transitions such as midlife shifts or finding renewed life purpose. She draws on several therapeutic tools to tailor sessions to individual needs, helping clients build coping skills and reconnect with values and strengths.

Clients can expect a collaborative stance that balances empathy with skillful interventions. Renee expresses a commitment to guiding people through their therapeutic journey with patience and respect, and she welcomes those seeking support for emotional wellbeing and practical life changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Renee integrates Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered principles into her online practice. Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people explore inner parts and understand how different aspects of the self relate to one another, which can be useful for patterns tied to anxiety, shame, or eating struggles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them while clarifying values and taking committed action toward meaningful goals. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space for clients to lead the pace of their work.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with clients, consider their goals and preferences, and adapt methods over time so the work fits each person’s needs rather than forcing a single technique.

Online therapy with Renee uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it possible to engage in consistent therapeutic work from home or other convenient locations while using practical interventions and reflective exploration to support ongoing change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Renee address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating and body image issues, self-esteem, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and related life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and person-centered, combining empathy with practical skills drawn from several evidence-based therapies to meet clients where they are.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Renee has 20 years of professional work experience in multiple treatment settings, bringing long-term clinical perspective to her practice.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is licensed as an LCMHC in North Carolina, listed under NC LCMHC 5383, and practices from that state.
Which languages does she use and can she see international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Renee offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyEating disordersSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Career difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEating and food-related issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English