Gian Sarabia
Supportive therapist blending practical strategies and compassion
LMFT California
- Experience
- 6 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Bipolar
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
About Gian
Gian Sarabia is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who focuses on a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, intimacy and relationship challenges, ADHD, and self-esteem.
Background and approach
He blends evidence-based techniques with a respectful, compassionate stance to help clients navigate complex emotional and interpersonal difficulties. His work also addresses related issues such as attachment struggles, communication problems, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and a variety of personality and relational patterns.
Gian uses a client-centered foundation while integrating cognitive behavioral strategies and acceptance-based practices to tailor interventions to each person's needs. With six years of clinical experience, he emphasizes collaborative treatment planning and clear, practical tools that aim to reduce distress and improve functioning.
He offers services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients, meeting via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Prospective clients are encouraged to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on his availability through the Start Therapy flow.
How online approaches and techniques are used in remote care
Gian often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) when working online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and mood, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committed actions, helping with chronic distress and life transitions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to explore which methods match their goals, values, and day-to-day realities, adjusting strategies as therapy progresses to better fit individual needs and preferences.
Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care from different locations. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow for shorter check-ins or longer sessions as needed, and help maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are impractical. Together, therapist and client can choose the communication mode that best supports progress and comfort.
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Experience
6+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish