Hi! My name is Giana Simonelli, and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor with WHC! I recognize that life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when stress, uncertainty, or major transitions begin to impact emotional wellbeing. My goal is to work alongside clients in a supportive and collaborative way, helping them navigate challenges while building greater understanding, balance, and resilience.

I work with adolescents (ages 12–18) and adults (18+) who are navigating anxiety, OCD, identity exploration, fertility-related stress and grief, life transitions, and the emotional weight that can come with daily stressors and change. I am especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, and I strive to create an affirming, compassionate, and safe space where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences.

My therapeutic style is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in authenticity. I integrate approaches such as DBT, CBT, Internal Family Systems, Humanistic, and Person-Centered therapy, tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs and goals. I believe healing happens through meaningful connection, self-reflection, and learning practical tools that support emotional regulation and growth over time.

In addition, I have experience in PHP/IOP levels of care with adolescents which specifically focused on coping skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, other DBT skills and CBT practices for anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I strongly value self-care as an essential part of the healing process and believe therapists should model balance and compassion in their own lives. Outside of sessions, I care for myself through creativity, movement, intentional rest, and spending time with loved ones and my pups, Blaze and Jax. My role is to walk alongside you as you build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.

I live by the mantra: “Grow through what you go through.”

Supervised by Michelle Kalteux, LCSW, LCADC

License Numbers: 44SC05859100, 37LC00306100