- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Gillian
Gillian Van Dien is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 17 years of experience. She works with adults on common early-adult pressures such as anxiety, stress, relationship strain, and life changes, as well as concerns like depression, grief, and self-esteem.
She uses clear, practical conversations to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of coping. Sessions often include skills from cognitive-behavioral work and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values. Attachment-informed ideas and emotionally-focused techniques shape how relationships and intimacy issues are approached.
Gillian supports people navigating career starts, the stresses of new independence, and the feelings that come with big transitions. She also works with eating and body-image concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness impacts, and communication problems. Her practice includes attention to abandonment, commitment, and blended-family challenges when those come up.
Her style is collaborative. She helps clients set realistic goals and practices they can use between sessions. Conversations focus on what is manageable week to week, such as breaking problems into smaller steps and trying brief behavior experiments.
People who want to learn practical coping skills, work on relationship patterns, or get steadier with mood and anxiety may find this approach helpful. To begin, the usual first steps are a short questionnaire and scheduling an initial session through the service's online flow.
How her therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and helping people commit to small changes that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety and lift mood. This model is practical for stress, worry, and depressive patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and responses, and it can help with intimacy problems, communication, and trust issues.Choosing the right approach is something the therapist does with each person. Gillian will discuss what feels relevant, try methods in session, and adjust as needs and goals become clearer. That collaborative process helps pinpoint which tools are most helpful for a given problem.
Session-format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around study, work, or caregiving by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use approaches like ACT and CBT in the moment with real-life examples from daily routines.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, grief, self-esteem, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using conversations and skill practice to change patterns and support goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience as a counselor in clinical work.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Wisconsin.
Can I meet with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and offers services to people located within her practice jurisdiction.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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