Renee Giegel, LPC

Renee Giegel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 27 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with things like addiction, trauma, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. Her approach begins with listening so a person can say what matters most to them without feeling judged.

She aims to make the first steps feel manageable. Renee works with clients to build an environment where thoughts and emotions are named and understood. That can make it easier to try small changes and notice what helps.

Renee draws on methods that focus on relationships and on how people understand themselves. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current ones. She also uses client-centered techniques that keep sessions focused on each person’s goals and values.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is part of her toolkit when people want practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness practices and existential conversations are used when people want to explore meaning, values, and present-moment awareness.

Her work covers many concerns beyond those already mentioned, including grief, intimacy issues, parenting stress, career questions, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Renee supports people through problem solving, skill building, and steady conversation to help them move toward clearer goals.

Approaches that guide online work and goals

Renee often uses attachment-based and client-centered approaches to guide her conversations. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape current patterns and help identify ways to relate differently in close connections. Client-centered work means sessions stay focused on the person’s priorities, with the therapist following the client’s pace and concerns.

She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques when people want hands-on tools. CBT helps by targeting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offering exercises to try between sessions. These approaches can help with relationship patterns, mood, sleep, and coping skills.

Choosing the best mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, and then test what helps in short steps. This collaborative method means plans can change as needs evolve.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Practical benefits often include fitting sessions into a busy day, having shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your schedule and goals so sessions can be arranged to fit your life.