- Anxiety and social phobia
- CBT and ACT methods
- English and Spanish
About Gian
Gian Sarabia is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with six years of clinical experience. He works with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and relationships. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and he accepts international clients.
Gian uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients notice values and take small steps toward them.
Attachment-based ideas guide his thinking about patterns in close relationships. This can be useful for people who feel stuck in repeating fights, fear of abandonment, or trouble trusting others. Dialectical behavior skills are part of his approach when emotional regulation and crisis management are needed.
He aims to make conversations straightforward and goal focused. Clients can expect to set simple, measurable goals and try concrete exercises between sessions. Gian explains tools in everyday language and checks in about what is or is not working.
His background includes work with a range of concerns beyond anxiety and mood, such as ADHD, self-esteem, sleep problems, chronic health strain, and some relationship and sexual culture topics. That range means he often helps clients link current problems to past patterns and to practical steps they can test.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Gian draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT helps people break cycles of avoidance and rehearse speaking up or facing feared social situations.He also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. ACT is often helpful for ongoing anxiety, social fears, and when someone wants practical steps tied to what matters to them.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that suit their goals and preferences, and adjust techniques over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since these are not specified here. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If being on camera is hard, there may be alternatives to consider - ask about format options when you schedule so sessions match your needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy and relationship challenges, and related concerns such as ADHD and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses direct, practical conversations that focus on clear goals and exercises you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional psychotherapy experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.