Jeffrey Gillman, PhD
Jeffrey Gillman is a licensed clinical psychologist (PY00002232) who provides psychotherapy, consultation, and mental health services to teens, adults and families. Dr. Gillman serves a diverse range of clients, including teens and adults coping with conditions such as cancer, diabetes, asthma, recurrent headaches, inflammatory bowel disease/recurrent abdominal pain (IBD/RAP), trauma, and PTSD. His expertise also extends to working with first responders and individuals following military deployment..
AREAS OF FOCUS
Adolescent growth and development, including social, school, family, emotional challenges.
Life transitions (i.e,: completion of high school or college, developing adult identity and
independence, job changes / loss, preparation for retirement, relationship loss, etc.);
Adjustment to and coping with acute or chronic health issues;
Stress management;
Anxiety;
Depression;
Emotional regulation issues
Grief and loss;
Recovery from trauma
Aside from insurances above, he works as an out-of-network provider and accepts payment at the time of each session.
If you plan to use your out-of-network benefits, Jeff will be happy to provide a superbill (an insurance receipt) that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Please check with your insurance provider in advance to confirm your mental health coverage and reimbursement options.
FEES AND INSURANCE
Jeff is credentialed with some insurance companies including:
Therapy Approach for Psychotherapy
His practice is centered on providing developmentally informed, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-
based, and integrative psychotherapy. He particularly enjoys working with teens, adults, and
families who are experiencing health-related issues and traumatic events. Areas of focus include
helping clients adjust to and cope with acute or chronic medical diagnoses, preparing for medical
procedures, improving adherence to medical regimens, and offering non-pharmacological treatment
for pain.
About Jeff
Dr. Gillman received his doctorate (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth
University / The Medical College of Virginia, with extensive training in assessment, intervention,
and consultation for adults, adolescents, and children. After completing his clinical internship at the
Indiana University School of Medicine Consortium of Clinical Psychology, he joined the faculty
and taught at the Riley Children’s Hospital Child Development Center. He then pursued further
training, completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology at The University of
Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Following his fellowship, Dr. Gillman joined the faculty at Nationwide Children’s Hospital,
affiliated with The Ohio State University School of Medicine, where he served as Clinical Assistant
Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Consultation-Liaison Service for eight years. Upon
relocating to the Northwest, he spent six years as a member of the Pediatric Psychology Service at
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, where he developed and directed the Mary Bridge
Multidisciplinary Eating Disorders Program. In 2003, Dr. Gillman transitioned to private practice.
Additional Qualifications and Contributions
In addition to his clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Gillman has co-authored a professional text
focused on supporting children with acute and chronic health issues. He has published several
articles in professional journals and has presented at numerous public speaking engagements,
covering topics such as parenting children with medical challenges, eating disorders, clinical uses
of hypnosis for symptom management, and acute and chronic pain management.
Dr. Gillman is also a Certified Trainer in Disaster Mental Health, has served as a member of the
King County Public Health Medical Reserve Corps, and provides clinical services to U.S. Military
Veterans through the Wounded Warrior Project and Give an Hour.
I am accepting new clients at the moment.
To schedule an appointment or for more details, you may reach me at
Email: drffej45@msn.com
Phone: (425) 591-8889