Gian Sarabia, LMFT
Therapist who blends practical tools and narrative care
Details
| Name | Gian Sarabia |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Gian
Gian Sarabia is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, trauma, and relationship concerns. He speaks English and Spanish and works with clients in California and internationally. His approach is respectful and straightforward, aimed at making therapy feel manageable for busy lives.
Gian adapts conversation and goals to each person. He uses storytelling and practical tools to clarify patterns that cause pain. Sessions focus on small, useful steps you can try between meetings to see real change.
Background and approach
He draws on Narrative ideas to examine the stories people tell about themselves. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based work to help with values, connection, and emotion regulation. Cognitive Behavioral tools are used when people want clear strategies to shift thoughts and behaviors.
Gian has six years of clinical experience and holds a California LMFT credential. That background informs a calm, direct style that aims to make progress without jargon. He treats topics like intimacy concerns, addiction, sleeping problems, career stress, and self-esteem in ways that are practical and relatable.
Sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the platform. The subscription can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Bipolar disorder among the things Gian works with, alongside the areas below.
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Gian among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Gian directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Gian directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online care
Gian uses Narrative ideas to help people rework the stories they tell about themselves, separating harmful narratives from who they want to be. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and build simple actions that move a person toward a meaningful life even when feelings are painful. Attachment-Based work focuses on patterns of connection and helps people understand how past relationships shape current closeness and trust.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Gian treats the process as collaborative and will help figure out what fits best based on your needs, goals, and preferences. He will check in and adjust methods so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let you use visual cues and body language during deeper conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, shorter support between sessions, or when writing helps you organize thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep continuity across life changes.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, intimacy and relationship struggles, addiction, sleep issues, ADHD, self-esteem, and career stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a respectful, direct approach that mixes storytelling work with practical steps. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try small experiments between meetings.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has six years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns and tailors plans to each person.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds a California LMFT credential and practices from California while also accepting international clients.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
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