Renee Shacochis , MD, LCSW-C

Renee Shacochis is a licensed clinician based in Maryland who brings a decade of clinical experience to her work with adults, children, and families. She holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C - MD indicates a medical degree and LCSW-C denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Certified in Maryland - and she earned a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Maryland-Baltimore in 2011.

Over the past ten years Renee has provided individual, family, and group therapy for people from diverse backgrounds, addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, adjustment issues, parenting struggles, relationship difficulties, and communication problems. Her practice is rooted in a client-centered, strengths-based philosophy that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while fostering self-awareness and insight through life transitions.

Renee prioritizes building a strong therapeutic alliance as a foundation for meaningful change and tailors goals and interventions to each person’s unique needs. She draws on a range of clinical modalities - including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, and narrative approaches - selecting tools that best fit the client. She has provided messaging, live chat, and phone sessions on a case-by-case basis and may offer scheduling flexibility beyond calendar availability. Renee approaches each referral at a pace that balances productivity with the client’s comfort and readiness.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating a space where the client’s perspective guides goals and treatment choices - it is helpful for building self-awareness, improving relationships, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress related to work or relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, anger, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Renee works with each person to explore which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time so treatment remains responsive and meaningful. Clients can expect a team-like partnership in shaping the course of care.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access therapeutic support from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these modalities to deliver effective care while tailoring communication style and frequency to what works best for each client.