Giselle Jarvis , LCSW

Giselle Jarvis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who offers therapy in English and Spanish. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, and life transitions. Giselle writes and talks plainly in session to make therapy accessible and practical.

She uses straightforward strategies to address depression, bipolar symptoms, panic attacks, and obsessive thoughts. Sessions often include exercises people can practice between meetings, like grounding skills and behavior changes to lift mood. Giselle also supports those coping with pregnancy and postpartum challenges, caregiver stress, and immigration-related concerns.

Her background includes five years of clinical practice in outpatient settings across California. That work brought experience with people facing complex conditions such as autism, dementia, trauma and psychotic disorders, giving her exposure to a wide range of symptoms and life circumstances. She draws on that experience to tailor treatment to each person’s situation.

Giselle favors clear, evidence-informed techniques to help clients build coping tools and reduce distress. She explains steps in plain language and sets achievable goals with each person. Many sessions focus on practical problem solving, emotion regulation, and skills to lessen anxiety and impulsivity.

People seeking help for family stress, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, or isolation will find a practical approach. Giselle aims to build trust and to work with clients toward measurable improvements in daily life. She welcomes conversations in English or Spanish for those living in California.

Approaches and online care for mood and stress

Giselle commonly draws on evidence-based techniques such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral strategies. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and help people tolerate strong emotions. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at thoughts and behaviors together and introduce small, manageable changes to reduce anxiety and depression.

She also uses behavioral activation, which focuses on scheduling meaningful activities to lift mood and counter withdrawal. These methods are practical and aimed at giving people tools they can use between sessions to feel steadier day to day.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, current challenges, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you will try strategies, track what works, and adjust the plan based on your needs and preferences.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for brief updates, mood tracking, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy days while working with licensed professionals.