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Gian Sarabia

Gian Sarabia, LMFT

LMFT working with trauma and mood concerns

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Profile details for Gian Sarabia
CredentialsLMFT
LicenseLMFT, California / 150458
NPI1033770060
Experience6 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
LocationCalifornia

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  • Anxiety and depression
  • Trauma and attachment
  • ACT and CBT methods

About Gian

Gian Sarabia, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), is licensed in California and has six years of clinical experience. He works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, addictions, and ADHD. He also addresses relationship and family stress, sleep problems, self-esteem, and career-related strain. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.

Gian describes his approach as collaborative and adaptive. He uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. In practice he talks through difficulties, helps people spot unhelpful patterns, and supports them in building clearer strategies for daily life.

He pays attention to both emotional patterns and practical tasks. That can mean working on communication, addressing commitment or abandonment concerns, managing intense mood swings, or building routines for sleep and focus. He also brings experience with identity and relationship questions that affect LGBT people and those involved in kink and alternative sexual culture.

Gian frames therapy as a shared process. He adapts pace and techniques to what a person needs, focusing on skills, values, and steps that fit everyday life. He notes the importance of respectful, sensitive interaction and of shaping treatment around the client’s goals.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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How Gian applies common approaches in remote work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of daily goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood or worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gian collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time based on what helps in practice. Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in his biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support steady practice of skills between sessions and make it simpler to work on routines like sleep or daily structure.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English, Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he treat?

He works with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, intimacy issues, ADHD, and related problems such as sleep and career stress.

What is his therapeutic style?

He describes his style as collaborative and adaptive, focusing on dialogue, skills work, and practical strategies drawn from several evidence-based approaches.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of professional psychotherapy experience.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is a California LMFT and practices with that licensure in California.

Which languages are offered in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He accepts international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and billed?

Sessions use a subscription system that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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