Colette Giovanniello

LMFT17 years of experienceNext available
5.0 (110)
Authentic
Warm
Empowering

We all have the opportunity in our life to start fresh. During the journey, we change, grow, heal, destroy, and can improve our lives. You will experience difficulties, and you are not alone. We are not alone in this world, but we are compelled to isolate ourselves from the fear of experiencing too much pain.

I have a sense of humor, but good sound clinical judgment, so take a leap of faith.

I have many years of clinical training with life experiences, including successes and failures, but we are not provided a how to manual at birth. I have a sense of humor, but good sound clinical judgment, so take a leap of faith.

First session

From the minute you pick up the phone for a session, you have already started the change and the willingness to emotionally grow. First session with me you will begin to breath easier as if you have finally found help and can emotionally grow.

Strengths

Understanding the human experience and being able to help you navigate through any difficulties or challenges.

Ideal clients

Couples in conflict, individuals experiencing sadness, loneliness, internal conflict, life changing, families difficulties, friends, pets, relationships, within all aspects of life.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Difficulties in life include employment, life transitions, problems in relationships, divorce, death, and financial hardships. You might experience low motivation and burnout when trying to reach treatment goals. Together, we will create change in your life to grow and experience peace, contentment, and joy.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Our life is built around systems as the theorist has applied to the systems of your internal self.

Couples Counseling

Working with couples can be challenging, considering cultural, personality, and general dynamic complexities. When people fall in love, the expectation of needing couples counseling is not necessarily something we think about. Pre-marital counseling is always a good recommendation to uncover ways to strengthen complex communication styles. Primarily, most couples seek couples counseling when the struggle to communicate effectively becomes severely impaired. The couple struggles with acknowledgment, understanding each other's perspective, and active listening. Several obstacles include parenting strategies, in-laws, and intimacy. I use a unique blend of counseling techniques tailored individually to each couple.

Psychoeducation

I have years of advanced training and higher education in clinical psychology. I have an eclectic way of blending treatment modalities to suit your therapeutic needs. You will have a special blend of IFS, CBT, DBT, and EFT. Most importantly, we will focus on strategies tailored to meet you're designed treatment goals.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • White

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Life Transitions

  • Mood Disorders

  • Spirituality

Other specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Family Therapy

  • Grief

  • LGBTQ

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

  • CaliforniaLicense 47688

  • VirginiaLicense 0717001437

  • WashingtonLicense MFT.LF.60125331

Accepts cash

$175/session

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (110)25 reviews
September 8, 2026

Colette an amazing person! She has helped in so many ways. She’s kind, empowering, and funny! I wish I met her sooner.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 3 with Colette
July 31, 2026

She is truly amazing. From day one she has been direct and honest but also warm and trusting. She will help you work through any problems and keep you grounded and present. In the next breath she can make you laugh. She is very personable and truly an amazing therapist.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 7 with Colette
June 9, 2026

Really excellent first session, thank you for making me feel welcome, comfortable, related to and heard

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 2 with Colette
Schedule 60 min