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Renee Gaubert, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) from New Orleans, Louisiana. My expertise is in treating trauma-related disorders. I began my social work career as a housing case manager for fellow New Orleanians displaced by Hurricane Katrina, then worked as a domestic violence victim advocate through the Orleans Parish District Attorney's office. I also provided in-home mental health rehabilitation services and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy throughout the greater New Orleans area for several years. Now I practice online therapy full-time from my home, serving adults across the country.

My passion is helping others overcome adversity through authentic self-expression and safe, meaningful connection. I look at problems through an intersectional feminist framework and use cognitive behavioral interventions that help my clients manage overwhelming emotions, change self-destructive habits, improve personal relationships, and feel more in control of their lives. Cognitive behavioral therapy is considered the gold standard for treating anxiety and depression. It involves a lot of writing out our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that we can notice patterns and find alternative choices. This is why weekly Live Chat sessions, along with sending messages and completing worksheets in between sessions, are a perfect modality for this treatment approach.

While the therapeutic relationship is a professional one, it's important that you experience me as a real person with genuine interest and care for you, so I'll share a bit about myself here. I identify as a bisexual cis woman with chronic pain, and an advocate for social justice. I am located in New Orleans, Louisiana where I have lived most of my life. I have a BA in sociology and women's studies from Loyola University and a master's in social work from Tulane University. I took a 3-year hiatus from social work to move to New York City, where I worked as a ballerina, yoga instructor, and Broadway theatre bartender. I started my private practice back in New Orleans when COVID hit. I share my home with my 3 pets: a goldador named Bella, a chihuahua-mix named Rex, and red-tail boa named Kaa. I like to take road trips, and most of my vacations are spent in a campground or at a music festival. I also perform with local community theaters and dance companies.

Though most of the people I’ve treated have experienced trauma, it's not what brings most people into therapy. I start with the changes you'd like to see in your life right now. Having a supportive person you feel safe with and understood by is neither a luxury nor aid you have to qualify for; it's what all humans need to thrive. I will build a brave space with you, where you can explore how your past experiences have shaped patterns of thoughts and behaviors. You will clarify your values and learn to live them authentically in the present. Oftentimes this process involves uncovering and processing past trauma. I have found trauma is not something you get over, but something you move through. As a trauma survivor myself, I’ve experienced the transformative power of therapy from the client side, too. I know how much courage it takes to open up to someone new, and let them see who you are and who you want to become. I would be honored to step into your world and move through it with you.

Professional experience

12yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Live Chat
Messaging

License information

CA LCSW 125333

AZ LCSW 22169

LA LCSW 11185

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Renee Gaubert. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Renee has been so awesome! Not only does she listen to my issues with an open mind free of judgment, but she's there when I need her. I have had emergency situations come up where I needed to chat with her day of and she has made time to schedule live chats with me no matter what her calendar says. That really means A LOT!!! I will recommend her and BetterHelp to anyone who will listen :)

Written on Sep 15, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties

Renee is kind, compassionate and has been very helpful to me, in my experience. She has helped me find a voice for myself and understand myself better. She shares her personal experiences for relatability and initiates communication to help identify triggers.

Written on Jul 28, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Renee is exactly the therapist that I need---patient, nonjudgmental, and challenges me on some wishful thinking. She is great at zeroing in on the core issues without being overly blunt.

Written on Jun 14, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Only had a few sessions but so far very pleases with subject matter, confidence in the response and reactions to my concerns.

Written on Jun 07, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Excellent therapist. Digs into issues and while on chat is able to elicit specific emotions etc

Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue

She has been very helpful.

Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Renee for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes