Gillian DeLano

Gillian DeLano is a licensed social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and grief. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Gillian emphasizes clients' strengths and works together with them to find steady, manageable change.

She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor sessions to what each person needs. That can mean learning new ways to handle upsetting thoughts, practicing small behavior changes, or working through traumatic memories at a pace that feels tolerable.

Gillian brings seven years of professional experience in clinical settings. She listens for what matters most to the client, then creates a clear plan with doable goals. Sessions are centered on the person in front of her, not on jargon or one-size-fits-all techniques.

Her work also addresses family stress, compassion fatigue, chronic pain and illness, and issues common to first responders. She offers tools for communication, managing guilt and shame, and coping with post-traumatic stress symptoms.

People who choose Gillian can expect straightforward guidance, encouragement to use their own strengths, and a focus on skills that fit daily life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.

How these approaches fit online therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on carefully working through traumatic experiences in a way that reduces distress and increases day-to-day coping. It helps when past events continue to cause intense reactions or memories that get in the way of life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It pairs that awareness with actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, grief, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether Trauma-Focused Therapy, ACT, CBT, or a solution-focused angle best fits their goals and comfort level. That decision is reviewed and adjusted as sessions continue.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can use different methods to help clients practice skills between sessions and keep progress moving forward.