Giovanni Bass, LCSW
Practical therapy for stress and relationships
Details
| Name | Giovanni Bass |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Giovanni
Giovanni Bass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship tension, and problems with addiction. He draws on 14 years of experience to guide practical steps for everyday struggles. Giovanni works with people who are coping with grief, sleep difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
He uses a mix of narrative ideas and other approaches to help people tell the story of their lives differently.
Background and approach
Sessions are focused on clear goals and useful strategies rather than jargon. Giovanni listens for patterns in how someone talks about themselves and then helps find small shifts that change daily experience. His style is collaborative and straightforward.
He blends client-centered attention with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotion-focused ideas are used when relationships and attachment are the main concern. Giovanni also pays attention to issues like codependency, communication struggles, control and impulsivity, infidelity, and blended family tensions.
He helps people work through guilt, shame, jealousy, and questions of life purpose during midlife transitions and men's issues. Based in North Carolina, Giovanni holds LCSW credentials in California and Arizona as well as his LCSW title. He offers sessions in English and uses talk, practical exercises, and written reflections to help people make steady changes.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Giovanni works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Giovanni among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Giovanni among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Giovanni among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Giovanni among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Giovanni among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Giovanni among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Giovanni among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Giovanni among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Giovanni among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Giovanni 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 Giovanni directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches and how online sessions support progress
Giovanni uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves, which can reduce shame and open new choices in relationships and life direction. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is used to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match their values. Client-Centered Therapy provides a calm, nonjudgmental space where a person’s own experience guides the pace and focus of work.Choosing the right approach is a process he shares with each person. He will talk through goals, try different methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process aims to make sure techniques fit the person's needs and preferences rather than forcing a single method.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules. Video is helpful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text works well for brief check-ins or for people who prefer writing. These formats let people attend from different locations and keep therapy consistent around work and life commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Giovanni commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addictions, grief, intimacy and sleep problems among other life challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and straightforward, mixing active listening with practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Giovanni brings 14 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma-related and relationship issues.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is listed with CA LCSW and AZ LCSW. He practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Giovanni offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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