Jason Gillard, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jason!

I am an LCSW, and I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In 2023, I earned the DBT-LBC™ certification, a distinction awarded to clinicians who demonstrate excellence in delivering adherent DBT, based on standards set by Marsha Linehan, the founder of DBT.

My focus

I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of patients, including those dealing with multiple concerns and those who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts. My approach has been particularly effective in addressing depression, anxiety, and Borderline Personality Disorder, helping individuals navigate these challenges with more strategies.

My approach

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on clearly identifying the challenges a patient is facing and working together to discover more effective solutions. It emphasizes core skills like mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.

My communication style

I believe in working collaboratively with my patients. My goal is to understand what you want to achieve from therapy and to support you in reaching those goals. My communication style is a balance of providing support and offering motivation to help you succeed in making meaningful progress.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always been the friend who listens and offers support. Coming from a family of healers, I’ve long recognized this as one of my strengths. Helping others feels natural to me, and over the years, I’ve worked hard to develop the skills needed to address specific behaviors.

My goals for you

Goal setting is the most important part of treatment, as it provides us with direction. While clinical goals can sometimes feel technical or dry, I want to understand what truly matters to you. What’s motivating you to work hard in therapy? I’m here to help you define and measure behaviors that may feel challenging to achieve.

Our first session

Our work begins with an exploration of what you truly want and how you define the issues you're facing. From there, I'll help you create a plan to achieve your goals, guiding you every step of the way.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Buddhist, Agnostic

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

+ 3 more

Focus populations

Educators

Immune-Disorders

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 54 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jason Gillard