Giselle JarvisLCSW

Giselle Jarvis is an LCSW who brings curiosity about the brain and a warm, practical approach to therapy. She offers services in English and Spanish and focuses on helping people manage mood struggles, stress, anxiety, and major life transitions. Giselle practices in California and has five years of clinical experience.

Her work centers on straightforward, evidence-based techniques that translate into everyday coping tools. She uses methods like mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, and behavioral activation to address low mood, panic, and ongoing patterns that get in the way of daily life. These methods are described plainly and applied in ways people can practice between sessions.

Giselle has supported people facing grief, trauma, and complex mood concerns including bipolar disorder and depression. She has also worked with clients navigating postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth related worries, and stress tied to caregiving or immigration concerns. Her background includes experience with obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic attacks, and recovery from abuse.

She has clinical experience working with people who have developmental and neurocognitive conditions. In practice she has used approaches such as exposure and response prevention for anxiety and applied behavior analysis strategies when appropriate. The focus remains on practical steps that reduce distress and build clearer routines.

Giselle aims to create a collaborative space where trust and commitment guide progress. She encourages realistic goals and small, steady changes so people can regain a sense of control and relief in daily life.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Many of the methods used in therapy focus on teaching clear skills you can use day to day. Cognitive behavioral approaches break down thoughts and behaviors into concrete steps to change patterns that cause anxiety or depression. This helps with panic attacks, mood disturbances, and negative thinking by offering simple experiments and practice exercises.

Mindfulness practices train attention and breathing to reduce reactivity and increase tolerance for difficult feelings. These exercises are brief and can be practiced between sessions to manage stress, grief, or postpartum mood shifts. Behavioral activation focuses on rebuilding routines and increasing activities that improve mood, which can be especially useful when depression makes it hard to get started.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals, symptoms, and preferences and recommend techniques that fit your situation. This is a collaborative process and methods may be adjusted as needs change.

Confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow follow-up conversations without needing an in-person visit. Discuss practical needs with the therapist to plan sessions that match your schedule and energy level.