- ACT and CBT
- Trauma-focused methods
- Practical goal work
About Gillian
Gillian DeLano is a KS LSCSW and a MO LCSW with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults who carry stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and related concerns such as chronic pain, communication problems, first responder issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. Sessions are presented in straightforward, practical terms that focus on what feels most urgent to the person coming in.
Gillian listens for how guilt and shame show up in daily life. She helps people put words to the feelings and notice the patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations focus on small, manageable steps so people can try different ways of coping and see what fits their life.
Her practice uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. She also draws on Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused techniques when the situation calls for them. Treatment plans are practical and aim to connect techniques with real-world needs.
Gillian spends sessions helping clients clarify values and set concrete goals. She works with people on breathing room from overwhelming emotions and on skills to improve communication and day-to-day functioning. The work can include talking through painful memories, testing new behaviors, and practicing ways to respond differently to shame or guilt.
Clients should note sessions are offered in English and Gillian does not accept international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Using ACT and CBT online to address guilt and shame
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them. It helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to test and change those patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing painful memories in a paced way and teaching strategies to reduce their day-to-day impact.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their situation, goals, and comfort level. That might mean trying a short CBT skill set first, then adding ACT practices, or using trauma-focused steps when memories need attention.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as they are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises used in person for online conversations, helping people practice techniques between sessions and apply them to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and related issues including chronic pain, communication problems, first responder issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She helps people name how guilt and shame appear in daily life, notice unhelpful patterns, and try concrete steps to respond differently.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings with the listed concerns.
Which credentials and state licensure does she hold?
She holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and practices from Kansas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.