ComprehenSELF Marriage & Family Counseling,
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (818) 873-4536
Available online only
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
You may be successful, accomplished, and deeply capable—the person others rely on, admire, or believe has it all together—while privately feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure why something still feels missing. I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals, women in demanding roles, and individuals navigating the quiet emotional weight that often lies behind outward success.
Therapy can provide a space where you no longer need to perform strength, carry everything alone, or minimize your pain simply because you are functioning well. I
My approach is warm, discreet, trauma-informed, and deeply personalized. Together, we can explore patterns, relationships, grief, identity, and inner narratives that may be shaping your emotional life. I help clients reconnect with themselves, build self-compassion, and create a life that feels meaningful from the inside—not just successful from the outside.
You may have achieved your external goals and feel proud of your accomplishments, yet privately, you feel disconnected or unsure why something still feels missing. While others may celebrate your achievements, you might not feel fulfilled, truly seen, or accepted. If you are ready to connect more deeply with your truth, I invite you to take off the mask.
Call or Email ComprehenSELF Marriage & Family Counseling, Inc. now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 873-4536
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
ComprehenSELF Marriage & Family Counseling, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 873-4536
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 36558 Gillian Dowlou
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended Pepperdine University , Psy.D
- License: Board of Behavioral Science LMFT / 2016
Psychologist: Gillian Dowlou
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
ComprehenSELF Marriage & Family Counseling, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 873-4536
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Women's Issues
ComprehenSELF Marriage & Family Counseling, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 873-4536
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Mixed Race
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Mixed Race
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Trauma Focused
ComprehenSELF Marriage & Family Counseling, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 873-4536
Location
Nearby Areas
ComprehenSELF Marriage & Family Counseling, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (818) 873-4536