Behnaz Gitipour, LCSW
Compassionate therapist for emotional regulation
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
How Behnaz works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Behnaz
Behnaz Gitipour is a licensed clinical social worker who brings four years of practice to people seeking help with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, and depression. She creates a calm setting where clients can put words to difficult feelings and figure out practical next steps. Behnaz speaks English and works from Virginia as an LCSW.
In sessions she focuses on clear, simple goals. She listens first and helps clients notice patterns that keep problems stuck.
Background and approach
She also guides practical exercises aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Her approach is grounded in Client-Centered Therapy. That means clients set the pace while she offers gentle reflection and support.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a way to test thoughts and try new actions that reduce stress and anger. Behnaz helps people talk through communication problems and impulsive reactions. She also supports people who are reconsidering life purpose or facing difficult personality dynamics such as narcissism in others.
Her style is direct but warm, focused on what a person can do between sessions. Starting therapy with her includes a short questionnaire and scheduling based on availability. Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
What Behnaz works with
Everything Behnaz lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Behnaz's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
Approaches Behnaz lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room. It involves careful listening and reflection so clients can name their feelings and priorities. This approach is helpful for people who need space to be heard and to set their own pace for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, and managing anger by changing how someone responds in the moment.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each client to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining listening and reflection with CBT exercises so progress feels practical and realistic.
Online sessions can take place by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which adds flexibility for busy days. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports short check-ins, and messaging makes it possible to share updates between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Behnaz
What concerns does Behnaz commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, impulsivity, life purpose, and narcissism.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and straightforward. She listens first, then helps people identify patterns and try small, practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
Behnaz has four years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.