- Emotion-focused therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment concerns
About Gillian
Gillian Van Dien is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Her work also covers parenting, eating and body image concerns, anger, career shifts, and coping with life changes.
Gillian uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other approaches to help people name and respond to difficult emotions. Sessions tend to focus on recognizing patterns in feelings and interactions and on learning practical steps to change those patterns. She combines that work with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens for recurring steps that get people stuck and helps them practice different ways of responding. This may include working on communication, setting boundaries, or shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Gillian has particular interest in attachment-related concerns, abandonment, blended family issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, codependency, and commitment or control issues. She also addresses aging and geriatric issues and the emotional impact of disasters and separation.
People who want a therapist who pays attention to emotions, relationship patterns, and concrete coping tools often find her approach useful. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and follow the listed steps to schedule an initial appointment.
How EFT and related approaches work in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name strong emotions and the interaction patterns those feelings create. It is often used when relationship patterns, attachment concerns, or hard-to-name emotions are part of the problem.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking values-based action. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about next steps. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current behavior and helps people try different, more helpful ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gillian will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different tools and checking in about progress as therapy continues.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so readers should confirm current online options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins or standard-length sessions when that suits a client's schedule. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping continuity during life changes.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns, among others.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as a central approach and integrates ACT and CBT techniques when they fit the client's goals.
How many years of experience does she have?
Gillian has 17 years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults on emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Wisconsin.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients or clients outside the US?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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