- Mindfulness
- Cognitive tools
- Behavioral strategies
About Giselle
Giselle Jarvis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of practice. She provides services in English and Spanish and works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, and anger. She also supports those managing life changes and caregiving strain.
Giselle’s background combines studies in psychology and social work with hands-on clinical practice. She describes a long-standing interest in how the brain and emotions connect, which shaped her move into psychotherapy. Her work has included supporting people with a broad range of diagnoses and symptoms in outpatient settings.
Her approach draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She uses methods such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, and behavioral activation to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try manageable changes. She also incorporates skills from dialectical behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention when relevant.
Giselle has experience working with clients who have mood disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, trauma-related distress, and serious mental health conditions that can co-occur with other challenges. She has provided services to people with developmental differences, dementia-related conditions, and complex psychiatric presentations as part of her clinical work.
She invites a collaborative relationship focused on practical steps and steady progress. To begin, prospective clients follow the directory’s matching steps to schedule a first session and discuss goals and next steps in therapy.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Giselle draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to help people recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT focuses on practical steps such as tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and trying small behavior experiments to reduce anxiety, anger, or low mood.She uses mindfulness practices to build moment-to-moment awareness of emotions and bodily cues. These skills can help with reactivity, stress regulation, and noticing triggers before they escalate. Behavioral activation is another tool she uses to increase meaningful activity and lift low mood through simple, scheduled actions.
Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, past efforts, and daily routines to decide which approaches to try first. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps the person feel steadier and more able to handle anger and stress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce commute time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss preferred formats and timing during the initial matching and scheduling steps to find what fits your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
Giselle works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, mood disorders, and anger among other concerns such as caregiving stress and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques like mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, and behavioral activation to help clients change patterns and manage symptoms.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Giselle has five years of professional experience delivering psychotherapy in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.