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Giselle Jarvis

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Giselle Jarvis, LCSW

California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and mood concerns

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Mood disorder support
  • English and Spanish

About Giselle

Giselle Jarvis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of clinical experience. She offers services in English and Spanish and lists concerns such as stress, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma, and family matters among her focus areas. Giselle's background includes work across a range of diagnoses and life stages, and she writes that she wants to help people reach their mental health goals through mutual trust and commitment.

Giselle studied psychology and social work before earning her California LCSW. She has used several evidence-based techniques in clinical practice, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavioral methods, exposure and response prevention, behavioral activation, applied behavior analysis for developmental differences, and music memory approaches. These are the kinds of tools she draws on when helping people manage symptoms and build day-to-day coping skills.

Her experience includes supporting people facing bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, post-traumatic stress, and complicated grief. She has also worked with people affected by neurological and developmental conditions and with caregivers who manage long-term care demands. That clinical variety informs how she adapts interventions to practical life situations.

Giselle emphasizes collaboration. She describes therapy as a process where the therapist and client set goals together and try techniques that fit the person’s routines and priorities. She is comfortable offering sessions in Spanish when needed and notes that care plans can be adjusted as life circumstances change.

For someone juggling family stress, caregiving responsibilities, or persistent anxiety, Giselle presents straightforward clinical options and practical skills to try in daily life. Prospective clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.

How sessions work

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Giselle uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and managing day-to-day routines.

She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice stress reactions and develop simple grounding skills. Mindfulness practices can support coping with grief, trauma symptoms, and ongoing worry.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client set goals together and try approaches that match the client’s needs and preferences. Adjustments are made over time based on what works in day-to-day life.

The biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether meeting by video or another format is offered. Many people find remote sessions help fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in during a workday or between caregiving tasks.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityControl issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English, Spanish

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Giselle works with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma and family-related concerns. Her listed focus areas also include caregiver stress, postpartum and pregnancy-related challenges, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

How would she approach therapy?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral strategies. Sessions aim to teach practical skills for managing symptoms and everyday stress.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of experience and holds a California LCSW credential. Her work has included a range of diagnoses and caregiving situations.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and provides services based on that credential and location.

Can she work in Spanish or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription and location.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the platform.

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Giselle Jarvis

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