Dylan Gillis

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a supervisor endorsement and the Clinical Director for CPW. I received my Bachelors in Psychology from Wright State University (Dayton, OH) and my Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne, IN). I have been practicing for 12 years. I have a wide range of experience working with individuals in the IDD (intellectual or developmental disabilities) community, community-based therapy, outpatient therapy, and inpatient setting.

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I enjoy working with a wide range of client populations. I have aided many individuals with wide variations of concerns and issues. Some of the most common I have worked with are in the areas of trauma related disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, emotion regulation, grief, self-esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, compassion fatigue, and body image.

My counseling and therapy style is personal and compassionate. I believe the individual is the driver of their own treatment. I am here to help individuals achieve those goals in the most comforting environment possible. I believe in treating everyone with respect no matter their, condition, ethnic, cultural, or religious background. Many problem areas I work on are intense and emotional, with the right support we can overcome these areas and develop the skills for you to live the life that you would like to.

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My clinical approaches mainly consist of: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Clients can expect a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where they can begin sharing their story at their own pace. The first session is focused on getting to know you, understanding what brought you to counseling, and identifying the goals or changes you hope to work toward.

I take time to learn about your current concerns, background, strengths, stressors, and what has or has not been helpful in the past. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and supported while we begin building a plan that fits your needs.

You do not need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. The first session is simply a starting point where we work together to better understand what you are experiencing and how counseling can help.