- Addictions
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness
About Renee
Renee Giegel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 27 years of clinical experience. She helps adults with addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life stresses. Her work often focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more in control.
She uses conversation and active listening to identify patterns that get in the way. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and attachment patterns that influence relationships and self-image. Renee often draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thinking and from attachment-based approaches to address relational patterns.
Renee also incorporates mindfulness practices to help with stress, sleep, and emotional regulation. She uses existential questions when clients are facing big life decisions or meaning issues. The emphasis is on clear goals and next steps rather than abstract theory.
Clients can expect straightforward dialogue about what is working and what is not. Sessions aim to clarify priorities, try concrete coping strategies, and adjust plans as needed. She frames progress in small, measurable changes that fit daily life.
Renee works with common adult concerns like career strain, parenting stress, grief, and ADHD-related challenges. She supports people working through transitions such as recovery from addiction, major relationship shifts, or coping with illness. The focus is on practical change and steady skill building.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. Online sessions can use conversation to map those patterns and practice new ways of relating in day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it often uses homework and short exercises that can be assigned between sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Renee will collaborate with each person to identify which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean combining CBT for thought patterns, attachment work for relationship issues, and mindfulness for stress management as needed.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used online, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices to work over distance, while keeping sessions focused on practical steps and measurable progress.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, grief, and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and attachment-based approaches, plus mindfulness and existential perspectives when relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience working with adult clients in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
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