Get to know Dr. Rene

Who I work with

• High-achieving teens, college students

• Young adults navigating school, work, and identity transitions

• Individuals managing anxiety, overthinking, and OCD-related patterns

• Perfectionists who feel “never good enough”

• Students or athletes balancing high expectations with emotional wellbeing

• People experiencing burnout or chronic stress

• Young adults with family-of-origin stress/relationship patterns they want to change

• Teens + young adults struggling with organization, procrastination and other executive function issues

If you’re moving between home and school, traveling for internships, or balancing multiple roles — we’ll create a supportive space that moves with you.

My approach

I use evidence-based strategies paired with honest, down-to-earth conversations to help you reduce stress, build clarity, and create lasting change.

My style is warm, collaborative, and practical — helping you understand your patterns while building tools that support real progress.

Together, we’ll build practical tools and deepen your self-awareness so you can:

• quiet intrusive thoughts

• reduce perfectionism and burnout

• be kinder to yourself

• strengthen emotional resilience

• build habits that actually last
  

I show up authentically, collaboratively, and with a calm, grounded presence — helping you feel supported, understood, and empowered to make real change.

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Training + credentials

BA Psychology — Stonehill College

MA Psychology — Brandeis University

PhD Counseling Psychology — Boston College

Intern, Fellow, Staff Psychologist — Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School

Licensed Psychologist — Massachusetts (#11511)

Licensed Psychologist — Washington (#61263162)

PSYPACT-Certified Psychologist (Mobility # 21999)

SPACE Trained Provider

A bit about me

I grew up in Massachusetts and moved to Washington state in 2022 — I currently live on the Olympic Peninsula.

My journey as a collegiate athlete dealing with injuries, obtaining a PhD in a highly competitive doctoral program and match process, and growing up in the context of parental OCD and divorce and has given me a deep understanding of the stressors many of my clients face.

Over the years, I’ve become interested in holistic wellness and the benefits of integrating mindfulness and meditation, exercise, nutrition, and acupuncture into mental health treatment to support balance and wellbeing.

Outside of the (virtual) office, I enjoy spending time with my partner, family and friends, walking my dog Norman, exploring the Pacific Northwest, reading (psychological thrillers - no surprise there!), and sports (Go Celtics!).