Behnaz Gitipour, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 4 years in practice

Behnaz Gitipour is a licensed clinical social worker who brings four years of practice to clients in Virginia.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904015002 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1568165025 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check any license with the state board and any NPI with the national registry.

About Behnaz

Behnaz Gitipour is a licensed clinical social worker who brings four years of practice to clients in Virginia. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, and depression. Behnaz aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and manageable for people who are nervous about the first step.

She creates a calm space for people to say what’s on their mind without feeling judged. Sessions emphasize clear listening and practical steps to ease strong emotions and improve daily coping.

Background and approach

Treatment often includes looking at thought patterns and trying small behavior changes that can make life feel steadier. Behnaz uses Client-Centered approaches to follow each person’s lead and build trust. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - to help identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with useful alternatives.

These methods are used together depending on what each person needs. Conversations can include problem-solving for communication issues, handling impulsive reactions, exploring life purpose, or setting boundaries around narcissistic behavior in others. Behnaz focuses on real-world tools that people can practice between sessions.

Her style is direct but warm, aiming to help people feel heard and understood. She works in English and offers several online formats to fit different schedules. Taking the first step is often the hardest part, and she supports people through that beginning process.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Behnaz lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management
Depression
Communication problems
Impulsivity
Life purpose
Narcissism

Approaches Behnaz names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.

Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person’s lead. In practice this means sessions start with the client’s concerns and priorities, and the therapist mirrors feelings and asks questions that help people find their own solutions. This approach suits people who need time to build trust and want a supportive space to clarify their goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. The therapist helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and introduces small exercises to try between sessions. CBT is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and managing anger or impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk about options, try methods that fit the person’s goals, and adjust as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions match their needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats. Video calls let people work face-to-face without commuting, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins or for those who prefer writing. These choices make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between appointments.

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.

Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Behnaz address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, impulsivity, life purpose, and issues related to narcissism.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is listening-first and practical. She aims to build trust and then use straightforward strategies to change thoughts and behaviors.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed above. That experience shapes how she structures sessions and goals.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) working in Virginia. Sessions are offered to people located in that state.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not taking international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. People can choose the format that best fits their daily routines.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Tap the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability. The process guides you to the right session format.

Is this your profile?

Ask us to correct details or take the page down.