Rene Nekic
LCSW, Clinical Supervisor
My Approach
Rene’s therapeutic approach is rooted in the idea that every individual walking into our office already possesses strengths and qualities that are crucial to them reaching their ultimate goals. As a clinician, Rene aims to work alongside patients to help them leverage these strengths into change to create the life they seek. The relationship between the patient and therapist is crucial to that change, along with an environment that is supportive, inviting, and comforting to each individual. Rene believes in meeting patients where they are at without judgment. Rene believes patients of all ages come to therapy as experts in their own life experience and Rene will appropriately customize treatment goals and therapeutic interventions to each individual’s specific needs. Rene utilizes therapeutic modalities that are rooted in client-centered mindsets including cognitive-behavioral (CBT), solution-focused, and motivational interviewing.
Ages Treated | Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults
About Rene Nekic
My Experience
Rene is a licensed clinical social worker with experience across the lifespan, working with both children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of clinical settings. She has worked extensively in elementary and high school environments, including public schools and therapeutic day schools, and has a strong background supporting youth with school-related challenges, including IEPs, 504 plans, behavioral concerns, and mental health diagnoses that impact functioning at home and in school.
In addition to her work with children and adolescents, Rene provides therapy to adults navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and more severe or persistent mental health conditions. She is particularly comfortable supporting adults through life transitions, stress, and emotional difficulties that affect day-to-day functioning.
Rene earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maryland and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago.
Education
University of Maryland-College Park, B.A.
Social Work
University of Chicago, M.A.
Social Work
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Gender
She/Her
Treatment Modalities
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Brief Solution Focused
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Emotion Regulation Therapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Strength Based Therapy
- Trauma Informed Therapy