- Thoughts and habit focus
- English and Spanish
- California LMFT
About Gian
Gian Sarabia is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. He supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also helps with stress, addiction, self-esteem, sleep problems, career worries, and attention-related challenges. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and Gian accepts international clients.
Gian works in a conversational, person-centered way. He aims to listen first and build a plan with each person. He adapts the pace and focus to what feels most useful, whether that means skills practice, tracking thoughts and habits, or talking through painful memories.
His approach draws on several well-known methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy. Those tools are used to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, strengthen important relationships, and manage intense emotions.
Gian has six years of clinical experience as an LMFT in California. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions and tailors dialogue to each person’s needs. Many people come for help with the everyday habits and thoughts that get in the way of functioning and relationships.
To begin, the site’s Start Therapy process is used: complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Gian works in a conversational, person-centered way. He aims to listen first and build a plan with each person. He adapts the pace and focus to what feels most useful, whether that means skills practice, tracking thoughts and habits, or talking through painful memories.
His approach draws on several well-known methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy. Those tools are used to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, strengthen important relationships, and manage intense emotions.
Gian has six years of clinical experience as an LMFT in California. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions and tailors dialogue to each person’s needs. Many people come for help with the everyday habits and thoughts that get in the way of functioning and relationships.
To begin, the site’s Start Therapy process is used: complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
How Gian’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps when worry, avoidance, or stuck thinking get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits and patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current connections, which can be useful for intimacy and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can mix approaches, try something different if it isn’t helping, and adjust the pace based on what feels useful.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are available, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try approaches like thought tracking, skills practice, and relationship-focused work in ways that fit their everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Gian helps people with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, stress, addictions, sleep, self-esteem, career concerns, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a conversational, person-centered way and tailors sessions to each person’s needs, using dialogue, skills practice, and habit-focused work when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional psychotherapy experience working in California as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds an LMFT license in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.