Gioia Garden, MA, LPC

My clients describe me as:

I'm down-to-earth and warm. I enjoy bringing laughter and creativity into the process. I meet my clients with compassion and an open-mind.

Something to know about my approach is:

I identify as a queer cis woman. I’m passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community and honoring the inherent strengths and opportunities that exist across variations of gender, sexuality, and relationships.

Together, we will:

We’ll peel back layers. We’ll process mental and emotional distress. We’ll build practical tools to manage the challenges you’re facing. Ultimately, we’ll build a more authentic, empowered sense of self.

I specialize in working with people who:

My focus areas are sexuality, identity exploration and development, sex, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life-transitions. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals.

I became a therapist because:

I became a therapist because life is really hard - incredibly hard - yet it's amazing how much freedom and healing we can achieve through connection.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I'm currently offering therapy through via telehealth (video or phone). The video platform I use is secure and HIPAA-compliant.

More about me and my practice:

It’s important to remember that insight into your pain is helpful, but it’s not always enough. We’ll be working to achieve sustainable behavior change that can have a profound impact on how you feel and the ways you show up in the world.