Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Jilla Lavian, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 15233
- NPI
- 1568071850
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English, Persian
- Location
- California
These details come from information Jilla 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
- Parenting support
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Jilla
Jilla Lavian is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, and career questions. Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Her background includes a dual masters from the University of Southern California in Social Work and Jewish Communal Service, and experience as a transformational life coach. She draws on a mix of practical approaches to help people clarify goals and cope with life changes. The work focuses on everyday problems and concrete steps rather than abstract theory.
In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test different ways of responding, and practice small changes that add up. Mindfulness tools are used to develop awareness of emotions and bodily reactions. Motivational interviewing techniques support people who want to change habits or take on new goals.
Jilla also brings psychodynamic ideas into conversations to look at recurring patterns that come from family of origin and early relationships. Solution-focused strategies are used to set clear, achievable next steps when quick progress is the priority. This mix lets her adjust the work to what each person needs at the time.
Practical concerns such as sleep, anger, caregiving stress, codependency, immigration issues, and multicultural challenges are part of her regular caseload. She helps people break problems into manageable parts and map out realistic actions. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site’s matching and scheduling tools to arrange a first session.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Jilla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy as primary tools. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses so behavior and mood can shift. Mindfulness practices teach noticing emotions and bodily sensations, which can reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make a change but feel stuck. That approach focuses on clarifying personal reasons for change and building confidence to take small, manageable steps. Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process between therapist and client.
The therapist will help clients choose methods based on goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Together they adjust focus over time, mixing short-term solution steps with deeper work on recurring patterns when needed. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Persian
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, sleep problems, career questions, and related areas like codependency and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused work to address practical problems and patterns over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with diverse communities on a wide range of concerns.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers