Gillian DeLano, LSCSW, LCSW

Gillian DeLano is a licensed social worker practicing in Kansas with 7 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, resolve family conflicts, process trauma and abuse, and cope with grief and loss. Gillian approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on individual strengths to support meaningful change and improved well-being.

She emphasizes practical, compassionate support that meets clients where they are and honors the courage it takes to seek help. Gillian aims to empower clients to identify goals, try strategies that fit their lives, and move toward a more fulfilling future. She holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting her training and clinical experience working with adults and families.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Gillian often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that matter to them. This approach can be useful for managing ongoing anxiety, stress, and patterns that hold someone back. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another frequent approach - it focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted strategies to address the impact of traumatic experiences and supports gradual healing through techniques suited to the individual's readiness and needs.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Gillian works collaboratively with clients to explore what fits best based on their concerns, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to engage in ways that match their schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations while maintaining consistent support and continuity of care.