- English and Spanish
- California LCSW
- Five years experience
About Giselle
She trained in psychology and social work and holds a California LCSW. Over five years she has practiced psychotherapy with people from many backgrounds and ages. She describes working alongside clients to build trust and practical strategies for daily life.
Her clinical work includes help for depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and anger. She also supports people coping with caregiver stress, immigration-related challenges, first responder stress, and feelings of isolation or loss of control.
Giselle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in sessions. Examples from her practice include mindfulness exercises, cognitive-behavioral approaches, behavioral activation, and exposure work for anxiety-related symptoms. She has experience using methods adapted for people with developmental differences when appropriate.
People can expect a collaborative approach that focuses on what happens between sessions as well as in them. She emphasizes small, manageable changes in thoughts and routines that can improve daily functioning. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
How evidence-based approaches shape online care
Giselle uses several evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and daily habits. Cognitive-behavioral work helps people notice thinking patterns, test those thoughts, and practice new responses to stress and anxiety. Behavioral activation centers on scheduling small, meaningful activities to lift mood and reduce avoidant routines.She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help people stay present and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness can be useful for managing strong emotions and for stepping back from repetitive worries. The therapist treats the choice of approach as collaborative and will help figure out which methods fit a person’s needs and goals during early sessions.
If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. The practical benefits of online work can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy day, fewer travel demands, and the option for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices for remote sessions so the focus on thoughts and everyday habits continues between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits to make small, useful changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional psychotherapy experience working with people from varied backgrounds and ages.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a License in Clinical Social Work - LCSW - and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.