Jilla Lavian, LCSW
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Jilla Lavian
Jilla approaches therapy as an investment in a person's future, emphasizing self-exploration and gentle attention to thoughts and feelings. She encourages kind, nonjudgmental curiosity about internal experience as a pathway to greater insight, inner calm, and more compassionate self-care. In sessions she attends to clients' emotional states, listens closely, and offers validation while helping people identify strengths and practical steps forward.
Her work addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, family and parenting challenges, relationship and communication problems, grief and coping with life changes, self-esteem and career questions, and compassion fatigue. She integrates cognitive behavioral ideas with psychodynamic perspectives, mindfulness, and strength-based techniques to tailor support to each person's needs. Jilla provides therapy in English and Persian (Farsi).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jilla Lavian have?
Jilla Lavian has 20 years of experience.
Is Jilla Lavian a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 15233.
In which languages does Jilla Lavian provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Persian.
Where is Jilla Lavian located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Jilla Lavian as my therapist?
You can work with Jilla Lavian through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jilla Lavian work with international clients?
Jilla Lavian does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jilla Lavian cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, and stress. It focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to produce measurable changes in day-to-day functioning.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of internal experience. This approach can reduce reactivity to stress, improve emotional regulation, and support greater resilience when coping with life transitions or relationship challenges.
Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings and relationships. It can be useful for understanding long-standing interpersonal difficulties, attachment concerns, and repeated life patterns that cause distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Jilla Lavian works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on her training to adapt techniques over time as clients progress.
Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and engage in therapy from locations that are convenient for the client.