Rochelle Giovannini, LMHC

How attachment and action-focused approaches work online

Rochelle blends Attachment-Based Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address both relationship patterns and how people live their values. Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape trust, closeness, and emotional responses, which can help with intimacy issues and communication problems. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect what matters to them, useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the work. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - Rochelle will talk with the client about goals, try methods together, and adjust what’s helpful as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is helpful for in-depth work and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging supports short check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, handle unexpected caregiving demands, or keep momentum between meetings.