Gillian DeLano, LSCSW, LCSW

Gillian DeLano is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and the effects of trauma. She works with individuals facing family conflict and compassion fatigue. She also supports those coping with chronic pain, illness, or disability and people dealing with guilt, shame, or first responder challenges.

Gillian uses straightforward conversations to build on a person's strengths. She treats clients as the expert on their own life and focuses on practical steps that can be tried between sessions. Her tone is supportive and hopeful while keeping the work focused on concrete change.

Her background includes seven years of clinical experience in Kansas as a LSCSW and LCSW. That experience includes helping people navigate post-traumatic stress and communication problems that make daily life harder. She meets people where they are and helps them set small, manageable goals toward better coping.

In sessions, Gillian draws from approaches that encourage acceptance of hard feelings while also identifying helpful actions. She blends techniques to reduce unhelpful thinking with brief goal-focused work. This mix aims to reduce immediate distress and build skills for handling future stress.

People choosing to work with her can expect a respectful, down-to-earth style. Gillian’s focus is on practical tools, honest conversation, and steady support through difficult life events. She encourages clients to set the pace and to bring their real-life concerns into each session.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and make space for difficult thoughts and feelings, then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for chronic stress, persistent worry, and long-term health challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought that increase distress and learning different behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. It is often helpful for managing day-to-day anxiety and improving coping skills. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing and reducing the impact of traumatic memories and reactions, and it supports people dealing with post-traumatic stress and effects of abuse.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and what feels doable. That collaborative process can include trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan as work progresses.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping momentum between visits. Online options can make it easier to attend from a less hectic part of the day, reduce travel time, or allow for a shorter check-in when needed. Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking to know what will work best for your routine and needs.