Renee LaRock-Gary, LMHC
Practical, evidence-based support for meaningful change
- Trauma informed care
- Tools from the first session
- Collaborative personalized approach
About Renee LaRock-Gary
Renee LaRock-Gary, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York with 20 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and ADHD. Her work has included facilitating groups in halfway houses, serving in crisis centers and hospitals, and advocating for and counseling survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. She has also worked with clients living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), which has deepened her understanding of how life experiences, relationships, and the nervous system can shape day-to-day coping.
Driven by a commitment to find what helps most, Renee continually pursues evidence-based methods and has certifications in trauma, ADHD, nutrition and mental health, grief, integrative sex therapy, and DBT. She also brings extensive knowledge related to anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, and she offers support for a wide range of concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, aging and geriatric stressors, caregiver strain, chronic pain and disability, body image, cancer-related challenges, dissociation, and divorce or separation, as well as BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture.
On a national level, Renee trains other professionals on sexual trauma. Her goal is to provide practical tools from the start while recognizing that therapy is never one-size-fits-all. She works collaboratively to identify which strategies are most useful and how to tailor the rest to each person’s needs and strengths, moving at a pace that feels manageable while supporting meaningful, lasting change.
Driven by a commitment to find what helps most, Renee continually pursues evidence-based methods and has certifications in trauma, ADHD, nutrition and mental health, grief, integrative sex therapy, and DBT. She also brings extensive knowledge related to anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, and she offers support for a wide range of concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, aging and geriatric stressors, caregiver strain, chronic pain and disability, body image, cancer-related challenges, dissociation, and divorce or separation, as well as BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture.
On a national level, Renee trains other professionals on sexual trauma. Her goal is to provide practical tools from the start while recognizing that therapy is never one-size-fits-all. She works collaboratively to identify which strategies are most useful and how to tailor the rest to each person’s needs and strengths, moving at a pace that feels manageable while supporting meaningful, lasting change.
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 as a therapist.
Is Renee LaRock-Gary a licensed therapist?
Yes. Renee LaRock-Gary is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). License details: MA LMHC LMHC10003257, 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?
You can work with Renee LaRock-Gary through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what works best for your needs and scheduling.
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 depending 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, just 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 that helps 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.
Therapeutic Tools That Travel With You Online
Renee LaRock-Gary draws from approaches that can translate well to online therapy while staying centered on what each client needs most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, then practicing more helpful responses. It is often used to build coping skills for stress, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day overwhelm. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness, which can be especially helpful when feelings swing intensely or situations feel hard to manage. Mindfulness therapy supports learning how to pay attention to the present moment with less reactivity, which many people find useful when dealing with chronic stress, trauma-related triggers, or persistent worry.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Renee works collaboratively with clients to understand goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then adjusts the pace and tools over time to better fit the individual.
Online therapy also makes it easier to get consistent support in a format that matches real life. Sessions can take place through video calls or phone, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility between sessions.