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Giselle Jarvis

Giselle Jarvis, LCSW

California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and stress concerns

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Credentials check

Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in California
LCSW, licence 115431
NPI
1750948808
Experience
5 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
California

These details come from information Giselle supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Mood disorders
  • English and Spanish

About Giselle

Giselle Jarvis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of clinical experience. She offers therapy in English and Spanish and focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

She also addresses caregiver stress, co-morbidity, control issues, family problems, first responder issues, forgiveness, immigration concerns, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic attacks, postpartum depression, and pregnancy and childbirth. Her background combines psychology and social work study with hands-on clinical practice in California.

In sessions she uses practical, evidence-based techniques. Examples from her work include mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavioral approaches, exposure and response prevention methods, behavioral activation, applied behavior analysis for developmental conditions, and music memory therapy. She explains methods plainly and focuses on what people can do between meetings.

Giselle emphasizes mutual trust and a clear commitment to goals. She works with people at different stages of life and with a range of symptoms. Conversations in session are direct and focused on everyday problems like work stress, family strain, mood swings, and grief.

If someone wants to begin, they follow the site's matching steps to schedule a first session. The subscription billing model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

BHow sessions work

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Giselle uses several evidence-based methods that translate into clear steps people can practice between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) involves gradual, guided practice facing feared situations or thoughts to reduce avoidance and the intensity of panic or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Choosing the best approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review concerns, goals, and daily routines and then try methods that fit the client’s needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps in real life rather than sticking to a single technique.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins on a lunch break, sessions without video when bandwidth is limited, or meetings that avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use those options to focus on practical skills, tracking progress between appointments, and applying strategies to everyday situations.

CAreas 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

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes along with several related concerns.

What is her general therapeutic style?

She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear strategies people can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of clinical experience working in California settings with a range of symptoms and needs.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed and what is the cost structure?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

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