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Gian Sarabia

Gian Sarabia, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist for mood and relationship struggles

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  • LMFT in California
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Practical skills focused

About Gian

Gian Sarabia is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people work through depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. He speaks English and Spanish and practices in California. He aims to meet people where they are and respond to each person’s unique needs. Gian uses a straightforward, calm approach in sessions. He mixes tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. Attachment-based and client-centered perspectives shape how he explores relationship wounds and emotional needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Clients can expect conversational sessions that include skills practice, reflection, and planning for everyday life. Gian frames progress as small, steady changes rather than sudden fixes. He has six years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT. That experience includes work with people facing trauma and abuse, mood differences such as bipolar and depression, stress, substance concerns, sexual and intimate issues, and many other life challenges. Gian encourages people to identify what matters to them and to test new behaviors that match those values. He aims to create a respectful space where clients can talk through hard topics and try practical strategies between sessions.

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How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when emotions are hard. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with mood, stress, and sleep problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gian will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan over time based on what is useful. If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone continue care across geographic moves. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT to an online setting with exercises, homework, and live practice to support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gian commonly address?

He works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood differences, relationship and intimacy issues, stress, addictions, self-esteem, and career strain.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is conversational and practical. Sessions combine reflection, skills practice, and steps to try between appointments.

What is his background in psychotherapy?

He has six years of professional experience providing psychotherapy and has worked with people managing trauma, mood concerns, and complex relationship issues.

What credentials and location should I know about?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He accepts international clients, so people living outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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