Rene Jourdan , LCPC

Rene Jourdan, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor based in Idaho with 11 years of experience supporting adults and families facing a wide range of mental health challenges. As an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Rene combines practical skills and empathic guidance to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, mood disorders, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Rene's work blends person-centered care with cognitive-behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, reality therapy, solution-focused techniques, and narrative approaches so that treatment is tailored to each individual's needs. She has extensive crisis experience, having contributed to the North Idaho Crisis Line for over five years, and she regularly supports adults with significant mental health needs, suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses.

In program and supervisory roles, Rene has overseen family and peer support initiatives as well as adolescent and adult substance abuse services. She currently manages a substance use disorder program and provides both group and individual addiction treatment, including coping skills groups, basic mental health processing groups, and the Matrix Model of addiction. Her practice emphasizes compassionate, empathetic counseling that supports clients in the present while empowering them to pursue meaningful change.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Rene integrates several evidence-informed approaches that adapt effectively to remote care. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values, build psychological flexibility, and take action toward meaningful goals - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns formed in early relationships and how they shape present connections; this work can be helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment-related issues.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s capacity for self-directed growth, making it useful for building self-esteem, addressing stress, and navigating complex life changes. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Rene collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and clients living at a distance. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support and help maintain continuity of care for international clients, while accommodating varied communication styles and availability.