Renee DeVuyst

Renee DeVuyst brings 18 years of professional experience to her work with individuals navigating mental health and substance use concerns. She has worked with diverse populations and supported people through grief and loss, anxiety, stress, trauma, domestic violence, and sexual abuse, and has also facilitated treatment for sexual offenders and perpetrators of domestic violence.

Renee earned a master’s degree in Counselor Education from SUNY Brockport in May 2002, received NBCC certification in 2003, and obtained New York state licensure in 2006. She is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York and combines her clinical training with extensive practical experience.

Her therapeutic stance is integrative and person-centered. Renee emphasizes empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard while drawing on motivational interviewing and strength-based principles to build motivation and identify existing resources. Cognitive-behavioral techniques are incorporated when helpful to increase insight and support planning for change. She engages actively in sessions, validating thoughts and feelings while also respectfully challenging inconsistencies to promote self-awareness.

Renee is comfortable using multiple communication methods, including text messages, video chat, phone calls, and video conferencing, and has experience working with clients across these formats. She approaches each therapeutic relationship by meeting the individual where they are and collaborating on acceptance and change. She looks forward to joining clients on their journey toward greater well-being.