Renee LaRock-Gary, LMHC
Practical, empowering therapy tailored to you
- Trauma informed support
- Anxiety and stress skills
- ADHD and depression help
About Renee LaRock-Gary
Renee LaRock-Gary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who works with adults navigating concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and ADHD. Based in New York, she brings 20 years of experience and a broad background that includes facilitating groups in halfway houses, working in crisis centers and hospitals, supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and working with individuals living with traumatic brain injury (TBI). These roles have shaped a practical, compassionate approach focused on helping people find what truly supports change.
She is committed to ongoing learning and regularly incorporates evidence-based methods into her work. Renee holds certifications in trauma, ADHD, nutrition and mental health, grief, integrative sex therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she also trains other professionals at the national level on sexual trauma. Her goal is to offer clients a well-equipped, flexible toolkit from the very first session, while recognizing that some strategies are broadly useful and others need to be tailored to the individual.
In therapy, Renee emphasizes collaboration, pacing, and empowerment. She works with each client to identify goals, reduce distressing symptoms, and build skills that support day-to-day life. She aims to help clients move toward a more fulfilling, happier life and to develop the tools they need so therapy feels like a meaningful step forward, not a place to stay indefinitely.
She is committed to ongoing learning and regularly incorporates evidence-based methods into her work. Renee holds certifications in trauma, ADHD, nutrition and mental health, grief, integrative sex therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she also trains other professionals at the national level on sexual trauma. Her goal is to offer clients a well-equipped, flexible toolkit from the very first session, while recognizing that some strategies are broadly useful and others need to be tailored to the individual.
In therapy, Renee emphasizes collaboration, pacing, and empowerment. She works with each client to identify goals, reduce distressing symptoms, and build skills that support day-to-day life. She aims to help clients move toward a more fulfilling, happier life and to develop the tools they need so therapy feels like a meaningful step forward, not a place to stay indefinitely.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Renee LaRock-Gary have?
Renee LaRock-Gary has 20 years of experience providing therapy and support to clients.
Is Renee LaRock-Gary a licensed therapist?
Yes. Renee LaRock-Gary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). License information provided includes MA LMHC LMHC10003257 and NY LMHC 008982.
In which languages does Renee LaRock-Gary provide therapy?
Renee LaRock-Gary provides therapy in English.
Where is Renee LaRock-Gary located?
Renee LaRock-Gary is located in New York.
How can I work with Renee LaRock-Gary as my therapist?
Sessions with Renee LaRock-Gary are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their needs and comfort level.
Does Renee LaRock-Gary work with international clients?
Yes. Renee LaRock-Gary works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Renee LaRock-Gary cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Renee LaRock-Gary draws from several evidence-based approaches that can translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors and practicing new responses, which can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related overwhelm. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication, supporting clients who want tools they can use in real time. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and ongoing relationships shape current coping and connection, which can be helpful when working through trauma, grief, or relationship patterns.Finding the right fit is part of the work. Renee collaborates with each client to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that match what the client is facing. Therapy can be structured and skill-based, exploratory and reflective, or a blend of both, depending on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility without losing momentum. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, or use live chat and text-based messaging to stay connected between sessions. These options can make it easier to get support from New York or from abroad, and to choose a format that fits changing schedules, energy levels, and comfort.