Sessions RVA Welcomes Kimberly Giancaspro, LCSW & Melissa Ackley, LCSW
Sessions RVA, LLC
About
Gwendolyn L. Bohn
MT, LCSW, RYT 200
Practice Owner
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults to reach their personal goals and full potential across many aspects of their lives.
My specialities include anxiety, depression and mood disorders, ADHD/ADD, life transitions and adjustments, stress management, behavior management, and parenting education and consultation. I often utilize behavior modification, solution-focused interventions, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness techniques. I am also a certified yoga teacher, and enjoy building tenets of this practice into my sessions when relevant.
I begin therapy by attempting to build a strong rapport with my clients, focusing on strengths and offering unconditional positive regard. I consider how clients' unique backgrounds shape their strengths, challenges and behaviors, and strive to match this information with effective treatment strategies. I routinely work with parents on ways they can support their children, and often coordinate care with clients’ other practitioners.
Education & Past Experience
I attended the University of Virginia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology degree and a Master of Teaching degree in 2000. In 2002, I earned a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. I have worked extensively in school, community, and private practice settings over the course of my career. After recognizing the physical and emotional benefits of practicing yoga for over a decade, I undertook an extensive course of study to become a certified yoga teacher in 2020.
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Sessions RVA opened in 2022 with the priority of providing personalized, client-centered care for people seeking emotional health therapy in the Midlothian/Richmond area.
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Personal Interests
In my free time when not practicing yoga, I can be found jogging on the treadmill, kayaking on the Swift Creek Reservoir, sticking my nose in a good book, or trying new restaurants with friends and family. I grew up in the West End and now enjoy living with my husband and twin teenagers in Midlothian. I love my job and am passionate about helping others. I'm a proud volunteer with the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps, providing support as needed for medical emergencies.
About
Kimberly K. Giancaspro, LCSW
Kim joins Sessions RVA with over 20 years of experience providing therapy in private practice, community mental health, school, and hospital settings. She specializes in adults struggling with relationship difficulties, depression or bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief, and trauma. Kim has special interests in supporting people with family conflict, life transitions, and women's issues, as well as, treating seniors (65+ years); she is also skilled in working with people who have family members diagnosed with a serious mental illness. She uses a strength-based, person-centered, collaborative approach to assist her clients to process stressors and learn and apply behavioral and coping strategies, allowing them to heal and move forward in healthy, positive directions.
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When not in the office, Kim enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing tennis, and relaxing with a good book and her sweet cat!
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To read more about Kim, please review her full profile at:
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About
Melissa K. Ackley, LCSW
Melissa has worked in the mental health field for over 25 years, and focuses on helping children, adolescents, young adults, and families to thrive. Her specialties include ADHD, anxiety, grief, life transitions, stress management, school- and work-life balance, parenting, and positive child behavior management. Melissa believes that productive therapeutic relationships start with ensuring that clients feel safe and connected. Although, she tailors her therapeutic approach to each client, she is adept at using strength-based and solution-focused modalities, cognitive behavioral strategies, and coping skills training. She takes a family systems approach to her work with children, including a parent portion to sessions as appropriate to support caregivers in further understanding and supporting their children.
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When not working, you can find Melissa on the pickleball court, at the beach, reading, or building Lego kits!
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To read more about Melissa, please review her full profile at:
Coming Soon!
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