Gillian Dreher is an artist, therapist, and product designer from Oakland, CA

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Hi! I'm Gill.

I'm an artist, designer and therapist who loves to combine my diverse skills to help people thrive. Whether crafting a new feature in a digital mental health product or working directly with therapy patients, I listen deeply to understand the needs of the people I serve and work collaboratively to deliver creative and transformative therapeutic experiences.

Therapy

Gillian Dreher, LMFT #153746
I work with children, teens and adults who are dealing with trauma, stress, sadness, or questions about who they are and what’s next.I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and family challenges and have specialized training in EMDR, DBT, and Expressive Arts Therapy.

Design & Illustration

I provide product design consulting services for mental health tech products and freelance illustration services to publications and organizations.

Select Clients:
Modern Health, Little Otter, Pandora/Sirius XM, Rdio, ADAY Clothing, Agern Restaurant, Alameda Magazine, Earthjustice, East Bay Express, Girls Rock Camp, Gumps SF, Portland Magazine, Sprout Social, The Loome, Track 7 Brewery

Painting

I work with oils and mixed media to create paintings that are vibrant and dynamic snapshots of people and the world around me. My recent art explores the nature of energy — how we experience it, where it lives, and where it goes after someone or something has gone.Featured In:
Anyway Magazine, BUST Magazine, POPSUGAR, Buzzfeed, Frankie Magazine, Feminist Sticker Club, Mess Hall Journal, Eat Sleep Draw, Rabble Magazine, Women Who Draw, Geez Magazine