- Listens deeply
- Goal focused
- Practical strategies
About Renee
Renee Giegel is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of experience who helps people facing a wide range of life challenges. She supports those dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and many other issues. Her style aims to make hard conversations easier to start and follow through.
Renee creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings. She focuses on listening first, then working together to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions often include practical strategies to improve day-to-day coping and motivation.
Her background spans nearly three decades of clinical work in Virginia. That experience informs a flexible approach that adapts to each person's needs. Renee also addresses concerns like parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and body image.
She draws on several well-known approaches to guide sessions. Attachment-based ideas help explore relationship patterns. Cognitive behavioral techniques offer tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Client-centered work keeps the conversation focused on the client's agenda.
Renee emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She encourages small, manageable steps toward better sleep, improved communication, and greater emotional balance. The goal is to build skills that fit into everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. Online conversations can help identify recurring patterns and try new ways of relating that reduce anxiety and improve connections. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to notice and change thoughts and behaviors. This approach helps with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and managing strong urges or cravings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Renee collaborates with each person to see which methods match their goals and daily life. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps and what feels realistic for the client.
Please confirm the available session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when needed. It also lets people use talking and written techniques that translate well to remote sessions and practice new skills between meetings.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Renee commonly address?
She helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and many other life concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work emphasizes open listening and collaboration. She uses practical techniques and goal-setting to help clients make gradual changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional work experience in clinical settings, primarily in Virginia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.