Giovanna Papagiorgio Lcpc

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). My decision to become a counselor comes from a genuine desire to support the well-being of others. I have always been curious about people—the experiences that shape us, the patterns we develop, and the ways we navigate both adversity and growth.

Mental health and psychology have been part of my world for as long as I can remember. As the daughter of a mental health counselor, I grew up in an environment where conversations about mental health, human behavior, and life’s challenges were natural.

Therapy was never something foreign to me; it was simply one way of making sense of our experiences and navigating the complexities of being human. This helped shape my ability to approach others with empathy, curiosity, and a willingness to listen and understand rather than judge.

Like many people, I have experienced my own life challenges and difficult seasons. Those experiences have deepened my understanding of resilience and my compassion for the complexities of being human. They have taught me that healing is not always linear and that there are times when we all need support to move through experiences that leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from ourselves. These experiences have also reinforced for me how meaningful it can be to have someone who is willing to sit alongside you, listen without judgment and support your journey towards healing.

It is a privilege to support women through vulnerable and meaningful moments in their lives. I see each client as a whole person, with a unique history, strengths, challenges, and capacity for growth. My hope is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you work toward healing, greater self-awareness, and a stronger sense of clarity, confidence, and connection with yourself.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy and understanding, using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to guide clients toward lasting change.

By building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect, we will work together as you develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve self-awareness, cultivate resilience in the face of life's challenges and heal.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin creating a safe, supportive space for therapy. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you’re currently experiencing, and what you hope to gain from our work together.

You can expect a warm, collaborative conversation where you’ll have space to share at your own pace. I’ll be curious about your experiences and may ask thoughtful questions to help better understand you and what’s happening beneath the surface.

We may explore your current concerns, patterns of thoughts and behaviors, past experiences that may be impacting you today, as well as the strengths, values, and coping strategies you already have.

Most importantly, you don’t need to have everything figured out before you come in. Simply show up as you are. Our first session is about building trust, understanding your needs, and beginning to create a path toward a healthier future.