- 20 years experience
- California LCSW
- English and Persian
About Jilla
Jilla Lavian is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with nearly 20 years of experience. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or struggling with sleep and rest. Jilla also supports those facing relationship strains, parenting pressures, career crossroads, and questions about life purpose.
She begins by listening closely to understand each person's real concerns and daily struggles. Sessions focus on practical steps and gentle self-exploration rather than labels. Jilla encourages noticing thoughts and feelings with kindness so clients can find clearer direction and less reactivity.
Jilla trained at the University of Southern California, earning dual master’s degrees in Social Work and Jewish Communal Service. She also works with people using life coaching skills to set concrete goals and maintain momentum between sessions.
In her work she draws on several approaches to match a person’s needs. Cognitive behavioral ideas help change unhelpful thinking and routines. Mindfulness practices teach ways to calm the body and attention. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that repeat across relationships.
Clients can expect collaborative, down-to-earth conversations that move toward small, doable changes. Jilla aims to restore clarity, strengthen coping, and improve daily rest and functioning over time.
How therapy approaches fit into online care
Clients often benefit from short descriptions of therapy methods and what they help with. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and routines keep problems going and teaches practical changes to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on training attention and calming the body, which can help with stress, sleep, and emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify goals and find their own reasons to change, useful for career shifts or building new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose or adapt methods based on needs, goals, and what feels helpful. This collaborative planning can change over time as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting sessions into a busy week and shorter check-ins when needed. If you want to know which session formats are offered, please confirm current options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can still focus on sleep routines, skill practice, and goal setting while making therapy more convenient for everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Persian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jilla help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep and rest issues, relationship and parenting strains, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Jilla blends practical, goal-focused work with opportunities for self-reflection. Sessions mix skill-building, mindfulness, and exploration of long-standing patterns.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She trained at the University of Southern California and has nearly 20 years working with diverse communities. She also incorporates life coaching methods.
Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds a California LCSW license and practices from California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.