Renata Jachna, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor
Renata Jachna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) with more than 25 years of experience in mental health counseling, substance use treatment, family therapy, and clinical leadership. Throughout her career, Renata has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families across a variety of clinical and community-based settings. She brings a compassionate, knowledgeable, and individualized approach to helping clients navigate emotional, behavioral, relational, and substance use challenges.
Renata earned her Master of Arts in Counseling and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Russian and Eastern European Studies, from Seton Hall University. She also completed additional graduate coursework toward professional licensure. Her extensive education, specialized credentials, and decades of clinical experience provide her with a comprehensive understanding of mental health, addiction, family dynamics, and the factors that influence emotional well-being.
Renata has extensive experience providing individual, group, and family counseling to clients experiencing substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, behavioral challenges, and significant life stressors. Her professional background includes outpatient addiction treatment, methadone maintenance programs, medication-assisted treatment settings, and community-based counseling services. She has worked closely with multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop individualized treatment plans, coordinate care, and support clients throughout the recovery process.
Renata also has significant experience supporting children and families navigating behavioral health concerns, parenting challenges, domestic violence, trauma, and complex family circumstances. Through her work as an Intensive In-Community Counselor and Family Counselor, she has provided therapeutic interventions, parent coaching, and family support while collaborating with schools, community agencies, and other professionals. She recognizes the importance of understanding family relationships, environmental stressors, and individual experiences when addressing mental health and behavioral concerns.
Renata approaches therapy from a compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered perspective. She strives to create a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients can openly explore their emotions, strengthen communication, develop healthier coping strategies, and gain greater insight into patterns affecting their lives. She is committed to helping individuals and families build resilience, navigate difficult transitions, and work toward meaningful and sustainable change.
In addition to her direct clinical work, Renata brings extensive leadership and supervisory experience to her practice. She has served as a Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisor within substance use treatment programs, overseeing clinical services, mentoring counselors, and supporting professional development. As an Approved Clinical Supervisor, she also provides supervision to associate counselors pursuing professional licensure. Her background in clinical leadership reinforces her commitment to ethical, individualized, and high-quality mental health care.
Renata has also provided counseling services in Polish, including individual and group counseling focused on addiction recovery, anger management, stress management, and family concerns. Her experience working with Polish-speaking clients and her involvement in Polish-language education reflect her appreciation for culturally responsive care and the importance of making therapeutic services accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Renata has been a clinician with Monarch Counseling Center since January 2024, where she provides counseling services to individuals navigating mental health concerns, substance use disorders, family challenges, and significant life transitions. She also provides clinical supervision to Licensed Associate Counselors working toward independent licensure. Drawing upon her extensive clinical experience, Renata is dedicated to helping clients recognize their strengths, improve emotional well-being, develop healthier relationships, and achieve meaningful and lasting personal growth.