Rene Morago-Barton, LMHC

Rene Morago-Barton is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She works with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and overwhelming or racing thoughts. Rene focuses on practical, everyday changes that help people feel steadier and more able to handle stress.

She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, dialectical behavior strategies, and acceptance-based methods to help clients notice patterns in thinking and behavior. Sessions tend to focus on changing unhelpful thought habits, building coping skills, and reducing harmful responses like substance use or self-criticism.

Rene has eight years of experience across agency, inpatient, and private practice settings, which gives her a range of perspectives on care. That background informs how she meets people where they are and adapts strategies to different life situations, including work and family transitions.

She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and attachment-related concerns. Conversations often include making small, manageable changes that fit into daily routines and responsibilities.

People who choose Rene can expect a direct, client-centered style that pairs goal-oriented tools with acceptance and practical skill-building. She asks about each person’s goals and adjusts the approach as needed to help them move forward.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting locked into them, then choosing actions that match your values. It can help when worrying or unhelpful thinking gets in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, behaviors, and moods and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and routines. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and overwhelming thoughts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Rene will collaborate with each person to decide which strategies fit their goals and life situation. She adapts methods over time based on what is helpful and what a person prefers.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice new skills in their day-to-day settings so progress can transfer into everyday life.