Specialized Psychotherapy for Meaningful Change

“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.” Abraham Maslow
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Well Versed & Experienced Psychotherapist Supporting Individuals & Couples

Perhaps you're feeling down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of your relationship, need support with the challenges of parenting, feel burned out, or are worn out by past experiences and difficult to bear emotions. Whatever your needs may be; I am here to offer support and guidance from a well versed, compassionate and non-judgmental perspective. CBT, DBT, mindfulness and self-compassion, ACT, and trauma therapies for individuals. The Gottman Method for couples with an in depth relationship assessment and specialized interventions for parents or expectant parents. In my sessions, I promote improved awareness of the processes that lead to feeling stuck, promote meaningful change in your relationships, and changes in the way you think and respond to your experiences.  Professionally licensed to provide mental health treatment including addictions For additional details on specializations, insurance and my professional background please visit: vg-psychotherapy.com
Valerie Giannavola
LCSW, LCAS

Services

Individual & Couples Therapy Specializations

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Couples Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Life Transitions
  • Panic Attacks
  • Phobias
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Burnout
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Work Stress
  • Family Conflict
  • Stress Management
  • Alcohol Use

Approaches

  • Gottman Method
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Mindfulness
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Trauma Narratives

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • North Carolina State Health Plan
  • HSA, FSA accepted
  • Out-of-network provider
  • Super bills available

Location

Raleigh Office

8340 Bandford Way Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27615-2755

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