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Rene Liberty, LICSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasRelationship, Family, and Intimacy-related issues
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Rene

Rene Liberty is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with eight years of professional experience. She listens closely to each person’s story and partners with them to identify obstacles that interfere with meaningful connection, confidence, and daily functioning.

Background and approach

Rene guides clients through practical steps to clarify goals and dismantle barriers so they can move toward a more satisfying next chapter. Her approach is rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts the therapeutic process to the needs of every individual.

Rene has supported people facing relationship and family conflicts, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, and issues related to addiction, trauma, sleep, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include attachment and commitment challenges, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and caregiver stress, body image and sexual subcultures, and related life adjustments.

Rene emphasizes collaborative planning and practical strategies, blending person-centered listening with evidence-informed tools to help clients build motivation, cope with change, and pursue healthier relationships and wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Rene draws from Internal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy to help people explore internal conflicts and strengthen their sense of self. Internal Family Systems frames difficult feelings and behaviors as parts of an internal system that can be understood and guided toward cooperation, which can be helpful for trauma, anxiety, and relational patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard, creating space for clients to find their own solutions and build confidence.

Finding the best fit is treated as a collaborative process. Rene works with clients to clarify goals and preferences, then selects and adapts techniques that align with those aims. She invites feedback and adjusts the approach over time so therapy reflects each person’s changing needs and priorities.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for differing schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, manage transportation or caregiving constraints, and access support from home or work while collaborating with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rene commonly help with?
Rene works with relationship and family conflicts, intimacy-related challenges, self-esteem and motivation problems, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and sleep difficulties, plus career and life transitions.
How would you describe Rene’s therapeutic style?
The practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. The approach balances listening with practical, goal-oriented work.
What background and experience does the therapist have?
Rene has eight years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and relationship concerns and has supported people through both emotional and practical life challenges.
What credentials and region are associated with this clinician?
Rene holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Washington with licence number WA LICSW LW 60944735.
Is language support or international work available?
Services are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered for appointments?
Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English