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Renee Marter

Renee Marter

LCSW

Therapist · New Jersey · 10+ years of experience

Practical support for anger and trauma recovery

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  • Anger and addiction support
  • Trauma-focused work
  • Ten years experience

About Renee

Renee Marter is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anger, addiction, trauma, and mood challenges. She works with individuals who want clearer communication, steadier moods, and healthier ways to cope with stress. Her tone is direct and compassionate, aimed at people who need practical help right now.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, addiction, and related concerns like attachment issues and caregiver stress. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, learning new coping skills, and practicing ways to respond differently in triggering moments. Renee emphasizes small, doable changes that build toward more lasting emotional balance.

Renee brings ten years of clinical experience in New Jersey to her work. That experience includes helping people manage bipolar symptoms, navigate grief and abandonment, and reduce harmful coping behaviors. Her practice also supports those dealing with body image, chronic illness, and complex relationship dynamics.

In the room she prioritizes a nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can talk through hard topics. She helps people name their emotions, notice unhelpful habits, and try alternative responses. Progress is measured in clearer thinking and safer behavior rather than quick fixes.

For parents and caregivers, she offers focused support around the strain of caregiving and blended family concerns. Renee asks practical questions and suggests concrete exercises clients can try between sessions. To begin, prospective clients follow the directory's matching steps and schedule based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Renee uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change how they respond to anger, trauma, and addictive urges. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills to manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive reactions; this helps with anger, substance use, and mood instability. Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic memories in a paced way so memories feel less overwhelming and daily life becomes more manageable.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and current challenges, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and useful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. It can also support consistent weekly work when in-person visits are difficult, helping people build steady habits and apply new skills between sessions.

At a glance

Listed location
New Jersey
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (New Jersey)
LCSW · No. 44SC06203200
NPI
1639596430

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps people with anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and parenting stress. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image, and chronic illness.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and compassionate, focused on evidence-based techniques. Sessions emphasize learning coping skills and changing habitual responses to difficult feelings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges. That experience informs hands-on strategies offered in sessions.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey. Her professional practice is based in New Jersey.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching process.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The matching step helps pair needs with the therapist's focus areas.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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