Gisell Gaitan Valdizan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, LICSW

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Gisell Gaitan Valdizan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, LICSW (she, her)

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Some life changes are causing you to feel flooded with emotions and over-thinking your every move; your mind is stuck in a cycle and your body is in a constant state of alert. Sometimes you seem to be anchored down by a past experience(s) that keeps tinting your daily life. You are filled with worrisome thoughts, self-doubt, and your relationships have started to suffer, at home and work, to the point you cannot enjoy what you used to anymore. Those past experiences seem impossible to leave behind as many things from now keep bringing you back to them and how you felt in that moment; you simply don’t feel like yourself.

The aim of our work together will be to guide you in gaining understanding of yourself, your thoughts and feelings, which give way to self-compassion, self-love and self-acceptance. We want to break the cycle you have been stuck in and allow the healing process to begin. You can expect to have a safe space for this process to happen.

With over nine years of experience, I have learned that my passion lies in working with young and mature adults. I bring a diverse and compassionate lens to the table. My style is eclectic pulling tools from different treatment modalities to accommodate your needs, preferences and situation; email me and let's schedule a consultation call to chat a bit more.

Call or Email Gisell Gaitan Valdizan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (571) 901-1874

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Richmond, VA 23220

(571) 901-1874

Washington, DC 20011

My website

My services are offered via telehealth using Simple Practice, a secure platform. I am available on weekday mornings and evenings.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD

$225 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Welcome to my practice! It is so nice to meet you.

Let's Connect (571) 901-1874

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Richmond, VA 23220

(571) 901-1874

Washington, DC 20011

My website

My services are offered via telehealth using Simple Practice, a secure platform. I am available on weekday mornings and evenings.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD

$225 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Welcome to my practice! It is so nice to meet you.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $225

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

BlueCross and BlueShield
CareFirst
Cigna and Evernorth
Out of Network

I accept some major insurances and private pay. I can also provide a superbill if needed. Please be mindful that fees vary based on your specific plan. All fees are collected by the end of the session.

Gisell Gaitan Valdizan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 901-1874

Gisell Gaitan Valdizan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 901-1874

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904012365 Gisell Gaitan Valdizan

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 11 years

Additional Credentials

License: Maryland Department of Health 34317 / 2026

License: District of Columbia LC200003003 / 2024

I am also licensed in the District of Columbia (LC200003003) and Maryland (34317). If you are a resident of Virginia, Maryland or D.C., contact me to chat a bit more!

Gisell Gaitan Valdizan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 901-1874

I am also licensed in the District of Columbia (LC200003003) and Maryland (34317). If you are a resident of Virginia, Maryland or D.C., contact me to chat a bit more!

Gisell Gaitan Valdizan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 901-1874

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Life Transitions
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Addiction
Anger Management
Body Image
Cancer
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Domestic Abuse
Family Conflict
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Infertility
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Substance Use
Veterans
Women's Issues

Anxiety, life transitions and trauma impact many aspects of life. Together we can identify how these issues are impacting your day to day life and find specific tools to address them. We will consider your specific situation, needs and preferences to shift our work as needed. The fog will eventually lift and you will come out the other side seeing yourself in a new light.

Gisell Gaitan Valdizan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 901-1874

Gisell Gaitan Valdizan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 901-1874

Endorsement

Heather Parker

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Gisell is a incredibly knowledgeable and empathetic clinician. Her attention to her client’s emotional needs combined with extensive clinical skill makes her an excellent collaborator in people’s journeys towards healing.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused
Energy Psychology
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I use an eclectic approach by using tools from different treatment types. We will begin our work identifying what you would like to get out of treatment; throughout our work, we will be using different tools based on your specific needs at the moment. I will guide you to challenge yourself gently to achieve the desired changes.

Gisell Gaitan Valdizan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 901-1874

Gisell Gaitan Valdizan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 901-1874

Location

Primary Location

Richmond, VA 23220

(571) 901-1874

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Additional Location

Washington, DC 20011

(571) 901-1874

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My services are offered via telehealth using Simple Practice, a secure platform. I am available on weekday mornings and evenings.

Gisell Gaitan Valdizan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, LICSW

Call for a free consultation now - (571) 901-1874

My services are offered via telehealth using Simple Practice, a secure platform. I am available on weekday mornings and evenings.

Gisell Gaitan Valdizan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, LICSW

Call for a free consultation now - (571) 901-1874

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