Gillian Tackett LPC

Supervised by Rusty Simon, LPCC-S

Gillian’s Heart for Counseling:

I believe that knowing the truth about ourselves, others, and the world can free us to live fully and be our healthiest selves. Through an open and trusting relationship with a therapist, people can feel safe to be real, be known, and be understood. From that place of understanding we can work together to help you align the truth with your life to reach your goals. I approach clients with intentionality and empathy and view us as a team, and I believe that together we can make progress towards any goal.

 

Gillian’s Style: 

In sessions, Gillian utilizes a strengths-based approach with clients to help them approach their concerns from a place of self-awareness, self-value and worth. You are the expert on you and your experience, and you can expect a calm and collaborative partner in therapy. Gillian works with all ages, primarily using Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and Narrative therapy. She also enjoys having conversations about faith and spirituality in relation to client goals, and incorporates this into sessions for any clients who request this as part of counseling. 

 

Specializations:

  • Certified Trauma Professional
  • PTSD Diagnosed
  • Complex trauma in adults
  • Anxiety
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Play Therapy Techniques

 

Experience:

  • PTSD Diagnosed
  • Anxiety/Depression
  • Life Changes/Adjustment to Stress
  • Grief and Loss
  • Anxiety in adolescents
  • Anxiety in children
  • Trauma in children
  • Play Therapy
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Military
  • ADHD

 

Education and Background:

Gillian is a Licensed Professional Counselor through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Gillian graduated from Liberty University with her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and received a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Oakland University. Gillian is a Certified Trauma Professional, took a specialized course through Liberty University in Combat Trauma and PTSD, and has a desire to work with clients who have been exposed to trauma from their career work. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem problems, and life transitions. Outside of her career work, Gillian volunteers as a worship singer at her local church and enjoys leading others in worship. In her free time, Gillian likes to challenge herself physically by weight lifting, bouldering, and hiking. She also loves spending time with her family, family, and dogs.