- English and Spanish
- California LCSW
- Evidence-based methods
About Giselle
Giselle Jarvis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a straightforward, compassionate approach to therapy. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy understandable and useful. Giselle emphasizes practical steps people can use right away to feel less stuck and more able to cope with daily life.
Giselle studied psychology and social work and completed her LCSW in California. Over five years she has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar mood changes, trauma, grief, and panic attacks. She has also supported people dealing with caregiving stress, isolation, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and immigration-related concerns.
In sessions she uses clear, evidence-based techniques such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, and exposure work to help reduce intense symptoms and build routines that support wellbeing. She has experience adapting methods for people with developmental differences and memory conditions, and she uses behavioral tools when that fits someone’s needs.
Giselle centers practical problem-solving alongside emotional processing. She often helps people break problems into small steps, practice skills between sessions, and track progress over time. Conversations are direct but warm, and she encourages questions about what is or isn’t working.
People who choose her can expect collaboration around realistic goals and techniques tailored to their situation. She welcomes exploring how panic attacks, stress, family pressures, or life transitions are affecting daily functioning and creating a plan to manage those challenges.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Giselle uses a few clear, evidence-based techniques to address symptoms and build coping skills. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises to lower arousal and increase present-moment awareness. Exposure-based strategies involve gradual, guided practice facing feared situations or sensations to reduce panic and avoidance over time.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods out, and adjust based on how things are going. Clients and the therapist work together to pick techniques that fit daily life and feel manageable.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know what will be available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue therapy during life changes while focusing on real-world skills and symptom management.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address in therapy?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, grief, trauma, and mood concerns. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, immigration issues, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative with clear, step-by-step strategies. Sessions mix skill practice, problem solving, and talking through feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in psychotherapy settings. That work has included helping people with panic attacks and a range of mood and anxiety concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.