- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Values and purpose
About Gillian
Gillian Van Dien is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on life changes and purpose-related concerns and supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and grief.
She uses practical talk and structured tools in sessions. Gillian draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and ACT ideas to clarify values and small steps that reflect what matters. Attachment-based methods and emotionally-focused work help when relationship patterns and closeness feel stuck.
People often come with questions about parenting, career shifts, body image, or recovery from past abuse. Gillian offers straightforward ways to practice new habits, improve communication, and manage intense emotions between sessions. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness, eating and food-related concerns, and feelings of emptiness or abandonment.
Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on what can be tried now. Gillian favors concrete skills alongside reflective conversation so people leave with usable options. She encourages checking how techniques feel in daily life and adjusts approaches as needed.
Her work aims to help people find clearer priorities after big changes. Gillian supports adults dealing with midlife transitions, young adults sorting next steps, and women navigating personal and cultural pressures. She offers services in English and practices in Wisconsin.
How therapeutic approaches are used in remote sessions
Gillian works with approaches that emphasize behavior, values, and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clarify personal values and encourages committed action toward those values, which can aid people navigating life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and emotional bonds to improve communication and closeness when trust or connection has been damaged.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gillian treats the choice of method as collaborative and adjusts techniques based on a client's goals, preferences, and how techniques feel in daily life. She checks progress and shifts focus when something is not working.
Please confirm the currently offered session formats before booking, as options are set by the practice. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let people choose whether to be on video. These practical benefits help integrate therapy into everyday life while the therapist and client test what works best.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and grief, and life changes including career and parenting challenges.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
Her style blends practical skill-building with reflective conversation, using CBT to address thoughts and ACT to clarify values and next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Gillian has 17 years of experience providing counseling and therapy to adults and young people facing a range of emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.