Renee Williams

Owner & Clinical Supervisor, LMFT, LPCC

A note from our founder

Clients heal best when their therapists thrive, too. I founded Modern Sessions to support both.

For me, becoming a therapist was deeply personal. In my twenties, I felt lost—searching for direction, validation, and acceptance from others. I was fortunate to connect with a highly skilled therapist who helped me navigate my struggles and transform my life. That experience shaped my unwavering belief in the power of therapy, and now, I’m passionate about helping others find the same clarity, healing, and empowerment. Therapy changed my life, and I believe it can change yours too.

For over eight years, I have guided individuals—especially professionals—through breaking free from limiting beliefs, self-defeating patterns, and the weight of anxiety, grief, and burnout. My work centers on fostering deep self-acceptance, healing past wounds, and building the confidence to live authentically. I help my clients set healthy boundaries, find their voice, and reclaim their personal power so they can cultivate meaningful relationships and lives that truly reflect who they are. Whether you’re navigating stress, loss, or a sense of disconnection, I offer a safe space to heal, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.

I founded this practice with a clear mission: to create lasting impact, foster resilience, and provide a space where true healing can unfold. From the beginning, I envisioned something greater than my role as an individual therapist—a place where both clients and clinicians could grow, heal, and thrive. Through Modern Sessions, I have the privilege of not only guiding my clients but also empowering the dedicated clinicians who bring this vision to life.

When you sit down with a member of our team, I want you to feel confident knowing they have the training, support, and balance needed to show up fully for you—because their well-being directly impacts yours. Each of our therapists was carefully selected for their unique expertise, ensuring that every client is matched with someone who truly understands their journey.

At Modern Sessions, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and authenticity—both in how we work together and how we serve our clients. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey.

    • Helping professionals

    • Grief & Loss

    • Anxiety

    • Burnout

    • Trauma

    • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

    • Somatic Experiencing (SE)

    • Brainspotting

    • Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experience (DARe)

  • • In-person at Scottsdale, AZ office

    • AZ, CA, and ID virtual sessions

    • $175 per 50-minute session

    • In-network with:

      • Aetna

      • Blue Shield of CA

      • Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ

      • Lyra

      • United Health Care

As your therapist, I’ll meet where you’re at with empathy, compassion, and expertise.

You’ve tried to address this stuff before—maybe on your own, maybe with another therapist. But you’re ready for something more: something deeper, that leads to true, long-lasting change.

I specialize in working with adults and couples who struggle to prioritize themselves in the midst of all of life’s other responsibilities. They’re looking for a place where they can set down all of those burdens and get to the heart of the anxiety, grief, trauma, or other challenges they’re facing.

As your therapist, I will offer you a space where you can feel safe, understood, and free to show up as your true self. I’m not showing up with pre-conceived notions, and I’m not here to tell you “what” to do. Instead, we’ll work as a team to identify the steps you need to start making forward progress in your life.

I’ll come alongside you as a partner on your journey, where every step we take is guided by your goals for healing, progress, and growth.

  • My training in Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experience (DARe) allows us to draw from a toolbox of strategies that can help you tap into your own body’s ability to heal itself.

    I am passionate about getting the best education and training so I can help clients make real change with the best knowledge out there. I received a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Arizona State University (ASU) and a Master's in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco (USF).

A little More about me…

Ideal Saturday? Early morning walk with my dogs, Brooklyn & Lucy, followed by brunch with family, concluded with a day of lounging by the pool 

Favorite meal? Definitely a good cacio e pepe

Favorite trip? Anytime I can be at Disneyland, I am happy

Coffee or tea & how do you prepare it? Espresso with cream and sugar