Gillian DeLano

Practical, strengths-based support for life challenges

LSCSW, LCSW Kansas

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Gillian

Gillian DeLano is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She emphasizes clients' own strengths and life knowledge as the foundation for change, encouraging a collaborative process in which people build practical skills and greater resilience. With licensure credentials of KS LSCSW LSCSW 06128 and MO LCSW 2025009068, she brings seven years of professional experience to her clinical work in Kansas.

Gillian frames therapy as a partnership that honors each person as the expert of their own story. She supports clients through transitions, loss, and the aftermath of traumatic events while addressing related concerns such as chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, first responder issues, and feelings of guilt or shame.

Her approach integrates evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-informed strategies to help clients identify patterns, try new coping tools, and move toward goals they define for themselves. Practical and empowering, Gillian aims to create a space where clients can take courageous steps toward greater wellbeing while building skills that apply to daily life and relationships.

Approach-driven online care and flexible sessions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills practice; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-guided action and learning to make space for difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful behavior changes; it can be helpful for chronic distress and life transitions.

Deciding on the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and may combine elements from different methods to match the client’s needs. This shared decision-making helps tailor sessions to be relevant and actionable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it possible to engage in focused therapeutic work from home or other convenient locations, supporting consistent care and easier integration of new skills into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Gillian works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on related issues such as chronic pain and illness, communication problems, first responder issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a collaborative, strengths-based stance and incorporates evidence-informed techniques to build skills and resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods are part of her approach to help clients identify patterns and develop practical coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with people facing stress, trauma, grief, and related concerns. That experience informs her use of goal-oriented and trauma-informed practices.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds the credentials LSCSW and LCSW with the licence details KS LSCSW LSCSW 06128 and MO LCSW 2025009068, and she practices in Kansas.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling preferences.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s region and scheduling choices.

How do I begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Post-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Kansas, Missouri

Languages

English