- Family of origin patterns
- Anxiety and depression
- ACT and CBT methods
About Gian
Gian Sarabia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, and family-related patterns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and he accepts international clients.
Gian focuses on how patterns from the family someone grew up in affect current relationships and behavior. He talks with clients about attachment styles, abandonment worries, codependency, and communication problems. He also addresses issues like ADHD, body image, chronic illness, and sleeping difficulties when these connect back to early family dynamics.
In sessions he uses clear, practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. He also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to look at connection and relational patterns. Work typically mixes discussion with skill practice and small experiments to test changes outside sessions.
Gian aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on everyday life problems like work stress, parenting strain, or relationship repetitive patterns. He helps clients set simple, achievable goals and tracks progress across sessions. Meeting in English or Spanish can help bilingual clients work through material in whichever language feels most natural.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches inform online sessions
Gian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often focus on concrete tools such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step activity planning to reduce anxiety, depression, or problematic routines.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to work on values-based action and accepting difficult feelings while pursuing meaningful goals. ACT can help with persistent worry, avoidance, or struggles with motivation by combining mindfulness with committed behavior change.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they adjust methods and pace so work in sessions fits personal needs and daily life demands.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find virtual sessions let them apply skills directly to everyday situations and practice changes between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and family of origin patterns. He also addresses related areas such as ADHD, sleep problems, and self-esteem when they connect to family dynamics.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He blends practical skill-building with talking through relationship patterns. Sessions mix discussion, behavioral experiments, and exercises to try between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional practice as an LMFT working in California. That experience includes work on trauma, mood disorders, and relational concerns.
What credential and location apply to his practice?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients; confirm any licensing or time zone details when scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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