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Online therapist

Renee Giegel

Practical, steady support for life challenges

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
27 years
Licensed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Renee

Renee Giegel is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 27 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for common life struggles, including mood challenges, addictive behaviors, sleep problems, motivation, and self-esteem. Renee keeps language clear and direct so worried parents can read easily and know what to expect.

In sessions she creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to say what they are feeling. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented. She listens first, then helps identify small changes that can improve daily life and relationships.

Background and approach

Renee draws on several therapy methods to tailor work to each person. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses client-centered techniques that follow a person's pace and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolkit for changing unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness practices are offered when grounding and present-moment focus will help reduce stress. These approaches are mixed in ways that fit the person sitting across from her.

Her practice is based in Virginia and she offers care in English. Renee emphasizes collaboration - she helps people set realistic steps and supports them while they try new ways of coping. Taking a first step can feel hard, and she aims to make that step manageable.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Renee often combines Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and connections. It helps people notice and change repeating patterns in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is useful for mood problems, anxiety, and changing unhelpful behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they try approaches for a few sessions and adjust based on what feels most useful and practical for day-to-day life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to continue work from different locations within Virginia. The variety of formats supports different needs - some people prefer real-time conversation, others like short, frequent messages to keep momentum between sessions.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Renee works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping issues, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family matters, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is calm and straightforward. She listens without judgment, then helps set practical steps using methods like attachment-based work, client-centered listening, CBT, existential questions, and mindfulness.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 27 years of professional experience working with people on a variety of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Renee holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Virginia with license number VA LPC 0701005357.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How is cost 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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
27 years
Licensed
Virginia
Languages
English

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