Giselle Jarvis, LCSW

Giselle Jarvis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with five years of clinical experience. Her early interest in the brain and commitment to emotional well-being led her to pursue advanced studies in psychology and social work, and she earned a clinical social work license to provide professional mental health care. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential for clinicians trained to assess and treat mental health concerns.

She has developed a bilingual practice, delivering psychotherapy in both English and Spanish to individuals across the lifespan. Over the course of her career she has supported people facing a wide range of challenges, including Autism and Down Syndrome, dementia and Alzheimer disease, anxiety and panic attacks, bipolar disorder and depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief and acute distress, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.

Giselle draws from several evidence-based approaches to help clients meet their goals. Her methods include mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Behavioral Activation, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) when working with Autism and Down Syndrome, and Music Memory Therapy.

Her clinical focuses include stress and anxiety management, family concerns and caregiver stress, grief work, trauma and abuse recovery, mood disorders, and support through life transitions. She works to establish mutual trust and commitment with each person she meets, guiding them toward clearer coping strategies and improved emotional functioning.