Renee Giegel

Experienced Virginia LPC using practical therapy methods

LPC Virginia

Experience: 27 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Renee

Renee Giegel is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with 27 years of clinical experience helping people navigate a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She focuses on practical strategies for issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and intimacy-related problems, and also addresses areas like eating concerns, parenting, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respectful listening as she supports clients in exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. Renee draws on several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, existential perspectives, and mindfulness practices to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

She aims to help clients build motivation, increase coping skills, and make meaningful changes that align with their values. Clients who choose Renee can expect a supportive therapeutic relationship that balances practical tools with thoughtful reflection.

She encourages taking the first step toward a more satisfying life and offers steady professional guidance throughout the process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Renee uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often applied to depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and coping with addiction or mood instability. She also draws on attachment-based therapy to explore patterns in close relationships and how early experiences influence current emotional responses and intimacy-related concerns. These methods are presented in a straightforward, collaborative way so clients understand both the rationale and practical steps involved.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic work. Renee works together with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and then adapts techniques accordingly rather than prescribing a single path. That collaborative process helps clarify what feels most useful and sustainable for the individual.

Online therapy with Renee is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, accommodate varied routines, and access therapy from home or elsewhere, while still allowing for meaningful therapeutic work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Renee works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related matters, eating concerns, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

She blends client-centered listening with structured approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, and also incorporates attachment-based and existential ideas to match interventions to each client's needs.

How much experience does she have?

Renee has 27 years of professional work experience supporting people through a variety of mental health and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with licence number VA LPC 0701005357.

Does she provide services in multiple languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

She offers a variety of online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees depend on those factors.

What is the process to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions Trauma and abuseSleeping disordersSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English