Gillian Dowlou

Gillian Dowlou, a dedicated marriage and family therapist, believes that everyone seeks a journey towards wholeness. She enjoys guiding individuals as they seek to shift to their highest potential. Whether clients are facing barriers to personal happiness due to traumatic experiences, struggling with self-confidence, grieving a loss—be it of a loved one, a job, or a romantic relationship—or navigating feelings of depression and anxiety, Gillian is committed to helping them become the best versions of themselves. Together, she and her clients can move beyond merely surviving and start thriving in life.

Gillian’s counseling philosophy emphasizes the belief that clients possess an inherent ability to heal themselves. As a compassionate witness and helper in this healing journey, she utilizes a whole-person, client-centered approach to address the spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, and social dimensions of her clients’ lives. She fosters a respectful, genuine, and empathetic relationship, empowering clients on their path to healing.

With extensive professional experience across various settings—private practice, residential treatment, psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient care—Gillian’s eclectic therapeutic methods include cognitive-behavioral therapy, AEDP, EMDR, mindfulness, and DBT, among others. By investing in their emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, clients can expect a significant return on that investment: a renewed love for themselves. Gillian looks forward to guiding individuals on this transformative journey.