Therapist
Renee Giegel
LPC
Compassionate counselor for practical change
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- Addiction support
- Trauma recovery
- Sleep and mood
About Renee
She builds an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. Renee helps people name patterns, try new behaviors, and track small changes that add up.
Her work draws on attachment-based ideas that look at how early relationships shape current reactions. She also uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when helpful to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Renee has worked with people facing grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, career transitions, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and adoption and foster care matters.
She practices in Virginia and offers care in English. Renee supports people working through both everyday problems and complex issues, and she encourages a collaborative approach to finding what helps most.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
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How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationship patterns. It helps people notice how those patterns affect trust, closeness, and reactions in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist, using empathetic listening and reflection so clients can find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit. That process is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, because the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets someone continue consistent work during life transitions or while managing caregiving and health challenges. Licensed professionals aim to match approach and logistics so sessions are useful and manageable.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Renee help with?
She supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, career changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many related topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space and uses practical, goal-oriented work. Techniques may include attachment-focused conversations, client-centered listening, and CBT tools when useful.
How long has she been practicing?
Renee brings 27 years of professional experience to her practice.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices there.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the provided biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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