Gian Sarabia , LMFT

Gian Sarabia is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar challenges, and intimacy-related concerns. He works with clients on self-esteem, stress, addictions, ADHD, and relationship and family struggles. Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish from his California practice and he accepts international clients.

Gian aims for straightforward conversations. He listens first and then helps people set small, practical goals. Meetings are shaped around each person's situation rather than a fixed formula. He treats topics like abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and codependency with care and attention.

In sessions he uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-focused approaches. Gian also draws on client-centered and dialectical tools to build skills for emotion regulation, communication, and coping with chronic pain or illness. He explains techniques plainly and practices them together with the client.

Gian has six years of clinical experience and holds a California LMFT - licensed marriage and family therapist. His background includes supporting people through caregiving stress, cancer-related concerns, blended family issues, and sexual expression topics such as BDSM and kink. He emphasizes respect and sensitivity in every interaction.

When someone reaches out, Gian helps them map priorities and plan the next steps. He encourages clear goals, regular check-ins, and flexible ways to work together that suit each person's schedule and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that align with personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants clearer direction and purposeful action. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections, and helps people change unhelpful habits in intimacy and communication.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Gian collaborates with each client to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress or life changes occur so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are helpful for face-to-face interaction and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and messaging let clients share thoughts between sessions and track progress over time. These formats give flexibility to fit therapy into busy or changing schedules while keeping the focus on practical skills and relationship work.