Gillian Dreher is an artist & therapist in Oakland, CA


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Hi! I'm Gill.

I'm an artist and therapist who is passionate about using visual art and creativity to explore, inspire, and heal.As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (BBS #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.As a visual artist I work with oils and mixed media to create images 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 Press:
Anyway Magazine, BUST Magazine, POPSUGAR, Buzzfeed, Frankie Magazine, Feminist Sticker Club, Mess Hall Journal, Eat Sleep Draw, Rabble Magazine, Women Who Draw, Geez Magazine

let's work together

Interested in commissions, therapy sessions, art therapy groups or workshops?
Drop me an email at gill.dreher@gmail.com or use the form below

Writing

How to choose a therapist

An article for online mental health publication Healwise outlining how to go about finding a therapist who will be a great fit.

In the know: screens

An article for middle-grade magazine Anyway that guides tweens as to how to balance their screen time to make more time for the things they enjoy.

Mindful Technology Use

A workshop I designed for a mental health event at UCSF to help teens assess and adjust their technology use to improve their mental wellbeing.


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