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- 27 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Trauma informed
About Renee
Renee Giegel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia with 27 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns. Renee aims to make the first step easier by offering steady support and a nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult feelings.
In the counseling room she focuses on building trust and listening carefully to each person’s story. She uses client-centered methods to prioritize what matters to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when useful to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors that lead to small wins.
Renee also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current patterns. Mindfulness practices are introduced when people want ways to calm their mind and notice feelings without reacting immediately. She brings an existential perspective for clients who are asking about meaning, direction, or life transitions.
Sessions are paced to match each person’s needs, whether they want short-term practical strategies or deeper exploration over time. Renee describes counseling as a collaborative process where goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made. She encourages people to be curious about themselves and to try small changes between sessions.
Renee’s approach is straightforward and steady. She respects the courage it takes to seek help and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier and more manageable.
In the counseling room she focuses on building trust and listening carefully to each person’s story. She uses client-centered methods to prioritize what matters to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when useful to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors that lead to small wins.
Renee also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current patterns. Mindfulness practices are introduced when people want ways to calm their mind and notice feelings without reacting immediately. She brings an existential perspective for clients who are asking about meaning, direction, or life transitions.
Sessions are paced to match each person’s needs, whether they want short-term practical strategies or deeper exploration over time. Renee describes counseling as a collaborative process where goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made. She encourages people to be curious about themselves and to try small changes between sessions.
Renee’s approach is straightforward and steady. She respects the courage it takes to seek help and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier and more manageable.
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How online sessions use her core approaches
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand connection, trust, and repeating behaviors in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person leads what matters most in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tries practical steps to change them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they choose methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, so therapy stays practical and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week and to maintain continuity after life changes. Online work can make it simpler to use short focused check-ins, practice skills between sessions, or continue therapy during relocation. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment, client-centered, and CBT techniques to an online setting while helping you practice new habits in day-to-day life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
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 OCDPanic 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
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Renee help with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and many related areas listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on listening and building trust while using client-centered and practical techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
Renee has 27 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Virginia.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
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 if I want to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.