Giselle Jarvis, LCSW

Giselle Jarvis pursued studies in psychology and social work out of a longstanding interest in the brain and a desire to help people feel better emotionally. She earned her professional credential as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in her home state of California. Giselle has developed a psychotherapy practice that includes offering services in both English and Spanish when appropriate, allowing her to meet the needs of a diverse client base.

Across her career she has worked with people of different ages and life experiences, supporting individuals and families through a wide range of challenges. Her clinical experience includes working with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes. She has also supported people facing more specialized or co-occurring conditions, including autism, Down syndrome, dementia and Alzheimer’s, obsessive compulsive patterns, panic attacks, postpartum depression, and severe mood disorders.

Giselle integrates evidence-based techniques into her work, including mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Behavioral Activation, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for autism and Down syndrome, and Music Memory Therapy. She approaches each therapeutic relationship with respect, collaboration, and a focus on mutual trust - aiming to help clients identify goals and make meaningful progress toward emotional wellbeing.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Giselle frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. She also applies Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills - skills that are useful for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship conflicts. When appropriate, she incorporates Exposure and Response Prevention to address obsessive or avoidant patterns by supporting gradual, guided exposure to feared situations or thoughts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Giselle works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That partnership helps tailor sessions and adjust methods over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for many people. Giselle provides care via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage caregiving responsibilities, or access support from home. These options allow continued connection with a licensed professional while maintaining convenience and regularity of care.