Gillian Van Dien, LPC
Wisconsin LPC guiding healing and growth
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and trauma care
- Flexible online sessions
About Gillian Van Dien
Gillian Van Dien is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 17 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. She offers a compassionate, whole-person approach that respects each individual's life story while addressing pressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma. Her work emphasizes helping clients cultivate self-love and self-compassion, strengthen communication skills, and navigate major life transitions with greater clarity and resilience.
She focuses on empowering individuals to identify and change unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. Gillian has substantial experience working with adults and teenagers who are learning to manage stress and anxiety or recover from depression, as well as with women facing personal and cultural issues, young adults, and people encountering midlife challenges. Her practice provides a supportive space to explore difficult emotions, process past experiences, and develop healthier ways of thinking and relating to others. Gillian approaches therapy as a collaborative process, believing that people have inner resources for growth and transformation, and she partners with clients facing social anxiety, workplace stress, relationship dynamics, or identity concerns.
She focuses on empowering individuals to identify and change unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. Gillian has substantial experience working with adults and teenagers who are learning to manage stress and anxiety or recover from depression, as well as with women facing personal and cultural issues, young adults, and people encountering midlife challenges. Her practice provides a supportive space to explore difficult emotions, process past experiences, and develop healthier ways of thinking and relating to others. Gillian approaches therapy as a collaborative process, believing that people have inner resources for growth and transformation, and she partners with clients facing social anxiety, workplace stress, relationship dynamics, or identity concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gillian Van Dien have?
Gillian Van Dien has 17 years of experience.
Is Gillian Van Dien a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: WI LPC 4237-125.
In which languages does Gillian Van Dien provide therapy?
Gillian Van Dien provides therapy in English.
Where is Gillian Van Dien located?
Gillian Van Dien is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Gillian Van Dien as my therapist?
You can work with Gillian Van Dien through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gillian Van Dien work with international clients?
Gillian Van Dien does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gillian Van Dien 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.
Gillian Van Dien’s Therapeutic Approaches Online
Gillian often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward a meaningful life - it can help with anxiety, depression, and uncertainty. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections, helping people address trust, intimacy, and attachment-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and the client’s own capacity for growth, supporting self-exploration and increased self-compassion.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gillian works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She assesses needs, goals, and personal preferences and adjusts methods over time so therapy aligns with what the client finds most helpful.
Online therapy with Gillian is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support ongoing work between sessions, and help people receive consistent care from licensed professionals regardless of location within Wisconsin.