Meet Dr. Kevin Gilliland

Alcohol and Drug Use, Abuse, and Addiction | Mood Disorders | Excess Worry, Anxiety, OCD | Grief and Loss | High Conflict Divorce

Dr. Kevin Gilliland, Psy.D., is an expert in mental health and substance use disorders. with an emphasis in anxiety, mood, and drug and alcohol use disorders. After working more than two decades in healthcare as a clinical psychologist, Kevin became a pioneer of outpatient treatment as the CEO and Executive Director of Innovation 360, a treatment center for individuals and families focused on translating the insights of therapy Prior to Innovation 360, Kevin worked on the business side of healthcare with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas in medical affairs for Johnson & Johnson.

Kevin has a diverse range of expertise and experience including research for alcohol and opiate addiction medications, serving as an expert witness and evaluator in court cases involving substance use, served as a consultant on topics of depression and wellness (Catapult Health, Wondr Health, Cooper Clinic). Dr. Gilliland has in-depth knowledge and expertise across a broad range of mental health issues and is a frequent lecturer and speaker at various seminars worldwide.

Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and Doctorate in Psychology degree from Rosemead School of Psychology. His passion to always strive to help one more person has led him across the country to train, work and learn the best strategies and treatments for addiction. Most people never grow beyond their own backyard of knowledge, but Kevin believes we can’t make that mistake when talking about peoples’ mental and physical health – that is why traveling the country and the world is so important! Kevin has completed three 140.6 Ironman triathlons and enjoys pushing his body physically at the gym just as much as he enjoys relaxing with his wife. Kevin was born and raised in Houston, Texas after graduate school in Los Angeles he returned to Texas and currently resides there with his wife and children.

Serving Individuals Nationwide

Want to work with Dr. Kevin Gilliland but don’t live in the state of Texas? Dr. Kevin Gilliland works with individuals across the country through the Psychology Inter-jurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT). PSYPACT allows psychologists to provide Telehealth psychotherapy services across state lines. With the ability to provide services in 42 states, Dr. Kevin Gilliland looks forward to finally being able to work with individuals across the United States.

five pillars

  • Our mental health is fragile at times and strong as steel at others.  Commit yourself to protecting it at all times.  Instead of asking your mental health to do something for you, you need to do everything you can for your mental health.  Start with your best thinking. Actively watch and track your thoughts. Learn where you are good and where you struggle. Plan ahead. Be mindful of the appetites - food, alcohol, drugs, sex. They aren’t good or bad. Just don’t ask them to do more than they can or should.

  • Our body and our mind are connected. That’s a good thing. Taking care of your physical health creates a base for building strong mental health.  When you're stuck with wondering how to build strong physical health, start with sleep to give your body power and food to give your body fuel.  If you need medicine, take it in the right amounts.  Next, move that body of yours. Don’t make it more complicated than it is, just do something. Put away technology and reconnect with what your body was built for: activity

  • At our core, we are built to be in relationships. The most savage of mental health symptoms is isolation and withdrawal. Guard against it.  Who we spend the majority of our time with sets the tone for how we value both ourselves and others.  Your small circle is filled with those closest to you - those you know best and who know you best.  The community you exist in is where you find inspiration and hope.  And then there are also the oxygen thieves in your world.  These are people you must engage with but that leave you exhausted.  Commit the majority of your time with your small circle and community.  Greatly limit your time with the oxygen thief.  Relationships are our lifeblood, choose wisely.

  • Find something meaningful to do. I don’t care if you need the money or not. You need a place to contribute, people that count on you, and something that challenges you. We spend a good majority of our time at work, pursue something that you're good at and love to do.  And before you blame your job for unhappiness, make sure it's in fact the job you hate and not your life that's ruining your job. And please, just remember that the only thing worse than a bad job is no job. Trust me, it can get worse.

  • Take a look at history, we are a deeply spiritual group of people.  Decide what spirituality looks like to you, how you want it to be present in your life and make it a priority to practice often.  Spirituality connects you with a purpose that is bigger than yourself.  It gives you a greater appreciation for life and can help provide a balance to everyday stresses.