Renee Giegel, LPC
Virginia LPC guiding recovery and resilience
- Addictions and trauma
- Sleep and self-esteem
- Supportive online sessions
About Renee Giegel
Renee Giegel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 27 years of clinical experience. She has guided many people through challenges such as addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep disturbances, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Renee emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that invites honest sharing of thoughts and emotions so clients can explore change at their own pace.
Her practice centers on building an atmosphere where taking the first step toward greater fulfillment is met with encouragement and steady support. Clients work with Renee to identify practical strategies, strengthen coping skills, and address the underlying patterns that interfere with well-being. She frames therapy as a process of recovery and growth, tailored to each person’s unique history and goals.
Renee values the courage it takes to seek help and offers consistent guidance throughout the therapeutic journey. Her long experience in the field informs a calm, steady presence that helps clients move toward clearer priorities, improved relationships, and a more confident sense of self.
Her practice centers on building an atmosphere where taking the first step toward greater fulfillment is met with encouragement and steady support. Clients work with Renee to identify practical strategies, strengthen coping skills, and address the underlying patterns that interfere with well-being. She frames therapy as a process of recovery and growth, tailored to each person’s unique history and goals.
Renee values the courage it takes to seek help and offers consistent guidance throughout the therapeutic journey. Her long experience in the field informs a calm, steady presence that helps clients move toward clearer priorities, improved relationships, and a more confident sense of self.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Renee Giegel have?
Renee Giegel has 27 years of professional experience.
Is Renee Giegel a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are VA LPC 0701005357.
In which languages does Renee Giegel provide therapy?
Renee Giegel provides therapy in English.
Where is Renee Giegel located?
Renee Giegel is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Renee Giegel as my therapist?
You can work with Renee Giegel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Renee Giegel work with international clients?
Renee Giegel does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Renee Giegel cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional needs and responses. It helps people who struggle with trust, abandonment, intimacy, or recurring conflict by exploring relational patterns and building more secure ways of connecting.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience, offering empathy, acceptance, and space to explore feelings and values. This approach is useful for anyone seeking greater self-understanding, improved self-esteem, or a supportive environment to make life changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is effective for addressing mood concerns, sleep problems, motivation, and coping with stressful situations by teaching concrete skills to change patterns.
Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Renee Giegel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible and reduce barriers related to time and location. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support and practical interventions while accommodating everyday life demands.