Licensed to practice in Virginia and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Life Transitions, Women's Issues and 5 more.

Giana McKay

(she/her)

LPC, 9 years of experience
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I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides virtual therapy for adults, with a special passion for supporting women navigating anxiety, depression, executive dysfunction, life transitions, relationship stress, and emotional overwhelm. My personality is warm, down-to-earth, and honest. I believe in a person-centered and collaborative approach, creating a space where you can feel safe being yourself while receiving practical support, reflection, and gentle challenge when needed.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about your current concerns, symptoms, stressors, strengths, and goals at a pace that feels comfortable for you. You do not need to have everything figured out before starting. I’ll ask questions to better understand your experiences, what has or hasn’t worked in the past, and what kind of support you are looking for. Together, we’ll begin identifying a direction for therapy that feels realistic, supportive, and tailored to your needs.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I bring warmth, honesty, clinical experience, and a collaborative approach to my sessions. My style is supportive and compassionate, but I also gently challenge clients when needed to help them recognize patterns, build insight, and move forward. I use a person-centered foundation while also integrating practical tools from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy. This allows me to meet clients where they are while helping them develop coping skills, clarify their values, manage emotions, and take realistic steps toward their goals.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal clients are adults, especially women, who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, emotionally drained, or unsure of how to move forward. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, motherhood, life transitions, relationship stress, decision fatigue, self-doubt, and difficulty balancing personal and professional responsibilities. I enjoy working with clients who are open to reflection, willing to build insight, and interested in learning practical tools to better understand themselves, manage emotions, set boundaries, and take realistic steps toward their goals.

Specialties

Top specialties

ADHD

Other specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Self Esteem

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

I help clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them control their lives. Together, we focus on what matters most to them and take small, meaningful steps toward living the life they want, even when things feel challenging.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I help clients recognize how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop healthier ways of coping, and build practical skills to manage symptoms and everyday challenges.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I teach clients simple mindfulness techniques to help them slow down, become more aware of the present moment, and respond to stress with greater calm and intention rather than reacting automatically.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted. I believe clients are the experts on their own lives, and I work alongside them to help build confidence, insight, and lasting change.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I help clients identify their strengths, build on what is already working, and create realistic, achievable goals. Together, we focus on practical solutions that move them toward the changes they want to see.

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