Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 57 ratings

Giselle DeGrafenreid

LCSW-C, 18 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
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About me

Greetings! I am a certified licensed clinical social worker based in Maryland who have been practicing for 18 years in various settings. I received my Masters of Social Work from University of Maryland at Baltimore. I have experience working with families, groups, and individuals within a forensic setting, hospital setting, ambulatory setting, practice setting, residential treatment setting, and home setting. I love nature, my family/friends, my doggies, my fish, and all natures' creatures including spiders which I am afraid of. My favorite hobbies are bikram yoga, kayaking, tubing, cliff jumping, boating, car racing, motorcycle riding, and traveling. I work with individuals as young as 6 years old who are having difficulty with attention deficit to the elderly who are having difficulty coping with the challenges of aging.

Get to know me

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

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions then discuss the specific challenges you are facing. This will help me understand your treatment goals and develop a tailored treatment plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Being a holistic practitioner provides my clients with focus on achieving a sense of wholeness, a balance in life. I help my clients understand the connection between their emotional health, mental health, physical health, and spiritual health while reminding them of their many strengths and qualities.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking help with depression and anxiety. My clients understand that therapy provides them with a safe, nonjudgmental space to gain an understanding of their depression/anxiety and learn healthy coping skills to reduce their symptoms. As a result, they are able to communicate better which has a positive effect in their relationships.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietyDepression

Other specialties

ADHDAddictionAnger ManagementBipolar DisorderGriefSelf Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I’ve been using CBT in my practice for the past 18 years. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life.

Eclectic

I am a holistic practioner. I focus on a person's whole being (mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual self) to achieve balance therefore I use a variety of therapy techniques as they fit a person's treatment needs. Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Psychodynamic Therapy, Supportive Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care Therapy are some of the most common modalities I use in my practice.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 57 ratings

10 ratings with written reviews

August 15, 2025

Giselle is an exceptional therapist who creates a safe, supportive space to share openly. She listens with compassion, offers insightful perspectives, and provides practical tools that truly help. I’ve gained clarity, confidence, and resilience through our work together, and I’m grateful for her guidance.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 5 with Giselle

July 10, 2025

Giselleis very professional, patient, and warm. She listens very well and strives to help her patient reach a solution to better

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 5 with Giselle

May 1, 2025

I enjoy every session with Giselle. She is empowering and very authentic. I look forward to seeing her every week because I learn new techniques to cope with daily life challenges.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 4 with Giselle