- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Renee
Renee Giegel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 27 years of practice. She works with adults who are noticing patterns in their lives tied to family of origin, relationships, mood, and behavior. Typical concerns she addresses include addictions, depression, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy difficulties.
She uses straightforward conversations to help people notice how old patterns still shape choices today. Sessions focus on identifying what keeps difficult cycles going and on practical steps to change them. Renee draws on approaches that pay attention to how early bonds affect current relationships and feelings.
Her clinical work often combines attachment-based thinking with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques. That mix helps when someone wants to look at beliefs, practice different actions, and make sense of recurring patterns. Mindfulness and existential ideas are added when people want to explore meaning or learn present-moment skills.
Renee emphasizes concrete skills like sleep routines, coping strategies for urges, and communication practices to manage conflict. She also supports people working through grief, caregiving stress, life transitions, and career decisions. Her background includes long experience in outpatient settings and individual counseling across a wide range of concerns.
Sessions are conducted in English from Virginia. Prospective clients are asked to use the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment so the therapist can match approach and goals before the first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Renee commonly uses attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques in her work. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current expectations and reactions, which can help when recurring patterns affect intimacy or trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors, which is useful for mood, sleep problems, and urges related to addictions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. Sessions typically mix listening, skill practice, and short homework to reinforce changes between meetings.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit counseling into a workday or to attend when travel would be difficult. Others appreciate being able to use phone or lower-bandwidth options for brief check-ins or when video is not practical. The therapist will discuss which format best fits schedule and communication preferences during the intake.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with related to family patterns?
She helps with concerns that often link back to family of origin issues, including relationship problems, attachment difficulties, codependency, and patterns that affect intimacy and communication.
What kind of therapeutic style does she use?
She combines attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. Mindfulness and existential approaches are used when helpful for meaning and present-moment skills.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 27 years of professional work experience, primarily in outpatient and individual counseling settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Use the site tools to review pricing for your situation.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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