Resident in Counseling, VA-0704001820
She/Her/Hers

Supervised by Jenna Pagano, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, VA-0717001515

Genevieve M. Manfredo has been with Pagano Wellness since June of 2022. She earned her M.Ed. in Counseling at the University of Virginia. She also has a degree in Art Therapy. She aims to develop a trusting partnership in which you can build upon your strengths, cultivate new skills, and be empowered in working towards your goals. She is a native New Yorker who delights in spending time with family, close friends, and horses. She has also completed multiple short and long-term humanitarian and volunteer service nationally and abroad.

Clinical Beliefs 
Genevieve is currently accepting adult Clients of all ages. She is well versed in counseling modalities and practices integrative therapy which combines different therapeutic tools and approaches tailored to fit the needs of the individual client. She uses a holistic method which considers the relationship between mind, body, and spirit.

Those experiencing difficulties due to trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, aging, grief, or experiencing life transitions may find Genevieve to be a good fit. Genevieve also works with those who find themselves avoiding difficult emotions or obligations by engaging in unhelpful coping (such as drinking, eating, working, achieving, gambling and so on). Genevieve sees obligations we avoid as much more than simple procrastination, but also setting boundaries, speaking assertively on our own behalf and attending to relationships.

Genevieve gained fifteen plus years of experience via work in private practice, partial hospitalization programs, substance abuse recovery settings, medical and psychiatric hospitals, and schools. She has also led empowerment, spirituality, and other varied trainings and workshops. She is well equipped to incorporate expressive arts in therapy due to her undergraduate degree in Art Therapy (Genevieve is not a board certified Art Therapist in Virginia).

Genevieve also worked heavily in public health at the height of the pandemic. Being from New York Genevieve has many close experiences to the weight the pandemic can have on our mental and physical health. She is able to work closely with those who have suffered from the pandemic.

Genevieve is a counselor and spiritual director. She has completed a two year program in spiritual direction and a one year program in pastoral care and counseling. Genevieve integrates western and eastern spiritual traditions into her work, offering individuals a broad conceptualization of their spiritual exploration and application.

Genevieve believes that the spiritual journey is unique to each person, and that there is no one right way to approach spirituality. She honors the authentic experience of each individual, supporting them in their own process of growth and discovery.

You will gain compassionate support in your first session which will include a collaborative endeavor to develop your hopes and plans for the upcoming "chapter" of your journey. Please note your first session will include the assessment required by your insurance provider if you are using your health care plan to gain counseling.

Genevieve can be seen at the Arboretum, West End (Mayland) or virtually in Virginia