Renee Caron - COUNSELING INTERN

Renée holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and is completing her final year at the University of North Carolina Greensboro obtaining her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

Additionally, Renée has numerous course hours of study in human development, education, art, and equestrian science. Renée is transitioning into the field of clinical mental health counseling from a career as a horse trainer and riding instructor during which she gained experience working with diverse clients of all ages and backgrounds. Renée’s area of specialty was working with riders to overcome trauma from previous riding accidents or traumatic events outside of equestrian activities that affected rider’s performance. 

Renee’s passion is helping folks overcome barriers that stand in the way of their happiness and wellbeing. She has acquired counseling experience with adults from diverse backgrounds through completed practicum hours in counseling within the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program.  

Renee’s counseling philosophy is grounded in person-centered theory and is influenced by solution-focused, narrative, strengths-based, and cognitive-behavioral theories. Renée’s core belief is that people possess innate strengths, resiliency, and capacity for growth and positive change in their lives and that counselor empathy is a vital component in the therapeutic relationship. Renée uses collaborative discussions with clients to help them explore the connections between their experiences and emotions and how those connections can enrich their identity and help them create their preferred life narrative. Renée focuses on client strengths to help build client-driven solutions and an individualized pathway forward and views her role as counselor as providing a safe space and guiding support for clients while they navigate through difficult challenges and discover areas of empowerment and growth opportunities in their lives. 

Renée is interested in working with children, adolescents and adults from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and identities who experience anxiety, panic disorder, depression, trauma, bullying, self-esteem challenges, and life challenges.  

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