Drea  Renzelli
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Drea Renzelli

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Master of Social Work, MSW
Ohio, West Virginia, Washington DC Accepting Online
Athens Accepting In-person
Updated January 25, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Divorce & separation
  • Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Financial stress
  • Anxiety

Professional statement

Drea Renzelli is a Licensed Independent Social Worker located in Athens, OH. She currently works with adults experiencing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and survivors of trauma as well as trauma related to relationships. She has a particular interest in working with those who are survivors of emotional abuse in relationships.

Drea also works with individuals and couples seeking financial therapy related to financial anxiety, unhealthy financial patterns, conflict within relationships related to finances and working toward common financial goals. Many of Drea’s clients come to her to change their outlook on life and improve the quality of their lives.

Drea utilizes various strengths-based treatment modalities to best fit the needs of her clients. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is an evidence-based, well-researched treatment for survivors of trauma who have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). It has also been shown to be a beneficial treatment for anxiety, depression, chronic pain and other distressing life experiences. Drea is also a Certified Financial Social Worker and a member of the Financial Therapy Association who works with individuals and couples in better understanding their relationship with money and how to have healthier patterns of relating with money.

Drea’s style is collaborative and warm. She is dedicated to providing a therapeutic relationship where her clients feel safe, connected to her, and feel that they can be open in sessions. She tailors therapy to each of her clients to treat their unique needs since therapy is not a one-size-fits-all practice.

Drea received her master’s degree in social work in 2005 and has been practicing therapy ever since. Drea strives to be an ally to all those who are suffering. She provides ongoing, outpatient therapy to adults.


Message to clients

When you’ve gone through a traumatic experience, it’s important to find a therapist who will provide a safe space for you to process your trauma. As a result of surviving a traumatic experience, you may be feeling anxious and/or depressed. You may also be having difficulty in relationships.

Flashbacks, nightmares, and trauma triggers don’t have to rule your life forever. I’ll help you find relief from symptoms of PTSD in a compassionate, collaborative therapy setting. We’ll set goals to empower you and build your confidence. You are not alone on the journey to mental wellness.

Most people experience trauma of some sort, whether it’s trauma with a “big T” or a “little T.” I want to normalize your experience(s) and help you realize that there’s nothing wrong with you. Often people who’ve gone through a traumatic experience deal with anxiety and depression as a result. My goal is for you to find relief from the distressing symptoms that are a result of trauma.

Most people also experience some sort of anxiety, trauma or conflict surrounding finances. This could be feeling you don’t make enough money, feel stuck in making sound financial decisions, guilt related to spending money, making repeated unhealthy choices with money and experiencing conflict with partners in regard to finances. Some couples experience financial secret keeping or financial infidelity, and power struggles related to finances. I can help you to understand why you are stuck in unhealthy and unproductive patterns and how to move past these patterns.


Specialties

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Divorce & separation - Questioning or feeling unsatisfied in your relationship; contemplation and navigation of separation; addressing issues of power, voice, and communication challenges

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect

Financial stress - Processing through how financial stress impacts one’s life, including relationships, work life, and self-care practices; making a plan to mitigate financial stress and how to feel a sense of worth despite a tight budget

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • OhioHealthy

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $180 (45min)
  • Initial session: $220 (60min)
  • Couples sessions: $250 (45min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
Therapist's note

I do hold space for longer or extended sessions and fees can be discussed when scheduling.


Location(s)

Online Sessions (Ohio)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am-5pm
  • Tue 10am-5pm
  • Wed 10am-5pm
  • Thu 10am-5pm
  • Fri 10am-5pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (West Virginia)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am-5pm
  • Tue 10am-5pm
  • Wed 10am-5pm
  • Thu 10am-5pm
  • Fri 10am-5pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Athens practice
8680 Rock Riffle Rd., Athens, Ohio 45701
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am-5pm
  • Tue 10am-5pm
  • Wed 10am-5pm
  • Thu 10am-5pm
  • Fri 10am-5pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Washington DC)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Tue 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Thu 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Fri 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 18 years

House of New Hope, Therapist, 2010 - 2022
Hopewell Health Centers, Crisis Pre-Screener, 2005 - 2021

Ohio University, Master's of Social Work, 2005


Licensure

Ohio: I.0800014-SUPV

West Virginia: DP00945795

Washington DC: LC200002312


Languages

English