- ACT based techniques
- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT skills
About Gian
Gian Sarabia is a California LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Gian also supports people dealing with stress, addiction, ADHD, self-esteem and sleep problems, and matters connected to identity and sexual culture.
Gian focuses on straightforward conversation and clear goals. Sessions are conversational and practical. He adapts talk and exercises to fit what each person brings to the room. He does not promise quick fixes but aims to help people understand patterns that keep them stuck.
He uses a mix of approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered methods. That means he may work on noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing emotional skills, exploring attachment patterns, and clarifying personal values. He often combines strategies rather than relying on a single method.
People come to him for a range of concerns including abandonment, attachment issues, body image, codependency, commitment and communication problems, blended family stress, chronic illness and caregiver strain. He also accepts clients who prefer sessions in Spanish.
Gian asks for a short intake questionnaire at the start so he can match goals and plan next steps. He emphasizes collaboration about which tools to use and checks in regularly to see what is or isn’t helping.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values rather than getting stuck trying to eliminate difficult feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, shame, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationship patterns formed earlier in life still shape feelings and close connections today and can help when intimacy or abandonment issues cause ongoing pain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gian will discuss different methods and collaborate with each person to pick what fits their goals and comfort level. Together they check what is helping and adjust the plan as needed rather than committing to one method from the start.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose whether to use video or less bandwidth-friendly options depending on what feels practical that day.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem and sleep problems.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He draws on approaches like ACT and CBT to help people notice painful thoughts, clarify values, and practice small skill-based steps to reduce reactivity.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a California LMFT credential and has six years of professional psychotherapy experience working with trauma, mood disorders, and relationship difficulties.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Can I work with him in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.