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Renee Giegel, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Renee is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Renee. View 31 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Virginia

Recent reviews

Very supportive but presents different perspectives

Reviewed December 2024

She is amazing and so comforting. Can’t recommend enough.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Renee

  • 27 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am licensed in Virginia with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, motivation, self esteem, and confidence as well as numerous other concerns. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

Addictions Trauma and abuse Sleeping disorders Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hearing impaired HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Trichotillomania Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

Renee Giegel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528312873.

  • LPC · Virginia · 0701005357 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Renee Giegel

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

31 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Amazing Helpful Listens Supportive Great listener Helped Understands The best

Very supportive but presents different perspectives

Reviewed December 2024

She is amazing and so comforting. Can’t recommend enough.

Reviewed November 2024

Renee is a great therapist. She focuses on empowering clients to make the plan for next steps and decisions. She is quite skilled and listens well. She gives assignments sometimes to help you process through things. She also follows up on the you throughout the week. I’m grateful for her and I highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2024

Renee is caring, considerate of my time, and listens attentively. She is also encouraging and has a wide field of knowledge when it comes to relationships. She is more helpful than anyone, including myself, will ever know!

Reviewed July 2024

After one session Renee has been amazing! Highly recommend her for anyone dealing with PPD and PPA.

Reviewed May 2024

Renee is there for me not only during our sessions, but in between. Love that she checks in on me throughout the week. I truly feel that she is here to help me.

Reviewed May 2024

She is very understanding, and she encourages you to see the good that you do. she’s a great listener because she actually cares. she checks in on you, and she never leaves you hanging with responses. she’s very warm and welcoming, it’s very nice.

Reviewed April 2024

I feel so lucky to have been matched with her. She understands everything I’m saying and helps me figure out what’s wrong when I don’t even know! I’m forever grateful

Reviewed April 2024

I have had one session with Renee so far. She is a great listener and is very intuitive. She gave me great feedback and is very supportive. I felt very empowered. I look forward to more sessions with her.

Reviewed March 2024

Renee does therapy for all the right reasons! She honestly cares about her patients and has empathy for what they are going through. She can quickly assess what needs to change and how to go about doing it. You will see progress very quickly if you work with Renee. You will know you aren’t wasting your time. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed February 2024

Renee is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She’s kind, a great listener, and very open and understanding. She gives fantastic advice and “homework”.

Reviewed January 2024

I love Renee! I feel like I’ve finally found someone who understands not just my goals for counseling but also me and how complex life can be. She doesn’t expect you to sit down and list your whole life story (unless you want to) but rather eases into the sessions and makes you feel comfortable.

Reviewed February 2023

Very responsive!

Reviewed December 2023

I very happy to have been matched with Renee. She’s helped me through some tough times and has had lots of knowledge and helpful information navigating my pregnancy. Thanks so much for all your help!

Reviewed November 2023

Renee has been absolutely amazing! She’s really helped me figure out some things that have changed the way I handle conflict at their core. Her advice has helped me with the way I view myself and my abilities, and I couldn’t possibly say enough good things about her!

Reviewed November 2023

Her experience is obvious in the first session. She hits the mark and gives you advice you can begin using immediately. You don’t need to have a few sessions with her to find out if she will be able to help you or not. I knew during the first session she was the therapist I needed. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2023

I feel very understood and supported!

Reviewed September 2023

Renee is such a gem! She is kind, tenderhearted and a great listener! She gave wise advice and regularly checked in on me.

Reviewed July 2023

Not only is Renee Giegel an excellent therapist, she listens, she understands the process of trust, she doesn’t act like a robot, she is human and shares human life to ensure you receive quality therapy. I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t see her checking in on me. She is patient and kind, she is everything that I’ve never had in a therapist. She is a lifeline that goes everywhere with me 24 hours a day. She responds. She gets to know you so that she better knows how to help. Renee is BetterHelp. I’ve recommended BetterHelp to numerous people when they are in situations that I don’t want to even try to play therapist. I can be supportive but I am not a therapist, that why I recommend you. Thank you Renee-you are a big part of why life is just better

Reviewed June 2023

Renee is the sweetest and most compassionate therapist ever. I think that sums it up. She's just amazing. God bless her :)

Reviewed June 2023

Renne is awesome. I feel comfortable with her and she has great insight. I feel lucky to have found her!

Reviewed June 2023

Renee is excellent and very responsive (I accidentally put the wrong feedback on that question). She is very comforting and knowledgeable. She knows just what questions to ask and how to clarify and simplify the situation.

Reviewed June 2023

Renee continues to be the best therapist I’ve had in over 25 years. She is sensitive, insightful, helpful, and genuine.

Reviewed May 2023

Super helpful and always responds quickly. Really look forward to continuing work with Renee ! She’s the best !

Reviewed April 2023

This is my first time working with a therapist and Betterhelp and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with. I probably would have never sought out therapy in person, it took a lot for me to seek out virtually. Renee is a natural & professional at this. So nice to work with her and collaborate on ways to better my mental wealth and physical well-being. I have been doing better since speaking with her and hope to continue our work to making me a better version of myself. Thank you Renee!

Reviewed February 2023

Very thoughtful and engaging.

Reviewed January 2023

Renee is a great help. She listens and provide tools and skills to help me cope with anxiety and relationships. We are working on my mental health issues and it is a great help

Reviewed January 2023

Renee is very sweet and supportive. She really remembers all the details. I can tell she listening and really cares

Reviewed January 2023

Renee is wonderful. I accidentally said a strongly disagree for a question.

Reviewed January 2023

I love Renee! She’s extremely kind and makes me feel listened to and she calls it like she sees it.

Reviewed January 2023

Renee has a great way of listening and giving advise that sticks in your brain for great results 10/10

Reviewed January 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Renee Giegel offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Renee Giegel works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Renee Giegel speak?

Renee Giegel speaks English.

How many years of experience does Renee Giegel have?

Renee Giegel has 27 years of experience.

Where is Renee Giegel licensed to practice?

Renee Giegel is licensed to practice in Virginia.

Does Renee Giegel accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Renee Giegel accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Renee Giegel offer?

Renee Giegel offers clients 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, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Renee Giegel?

Renee Giegel can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Renee Giegel?

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