Renae Bush is a Licensed Associate Counselor with over twenty years of experience in education who believes everyone deserves a secure and supportive therapeutic space to navigate life’s challenges. Her passion lies in assisting individuals in overcoming difficulties and achieving meaningful progress. Her expertise extends to working with children and adolescents who grapple with the stresses of daily life, as well as those facing challenges related to trauma, bullying, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships.
Renae’s primary goal is to cultivate a positive, collaborative, and thought-provoking environment for her clients. Through the therapeutic relationship, traditional talk therapy, and the innovative approach of sand play therapy, Renae can collaboratively address your child/ren and/or adolescent’s goals and aspirations.
Education
Kean University, Master of Counselor Education and Reading Specialization (MA)
William Paterson College, Bachelor in English and Secondary Education (BA)
License, Certificates & Advanced Credentials
Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) – New Jersey – License No. 37AC00607000
Specialized Training in Sandplay and Mindfulness
Supervisor: Rosenna Pemberton, LPC, PsyA, ACS
Helping Orientation Preferences
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Sand Play Therapy
Solution Focused
Person Centered
Client Focus
Children and Adolescents experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, bullying, trauma, crisis, grief and loss and low self esteem.
When not working, Renae loves reading, gardening, going to the gym, and spending time with family, friends, and her dogs.