- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- English and Spanish
About Gian
Gian Sarabia is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, with six years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and stress. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and he accepts international clients.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of his main approaches when helping clients untangle patterns tied to strong emotions and attachment. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice their thinking and take practical steps forward. Conversations tend to focus on what is happening now in relationships and feelings that are hard to name.
In sessions he aims to listen and respond so conversations feel direct and understandable. He works with people on sleep, self-esteem, career questions, and challenges such as addictions or ADHD-related struggles. He also addresses concerns connected to abandonment, attachment issues, and body image when they come up.
Gian has worked with clients facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, blended family tensions, and the complexities of kink and alternative sex culture. He helps people clarify communication problems, commitment worries, and codependency patterns. Practical steps and emotion-focused conversations are mixed to match each person's goals.
People who reach out usually start by answering a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming emotions that drive behavior and relationship patterns. It helps people notice attachment reactions and practice new ways of responding in important relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and when persistent worries get in the way of daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gian will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use. That collaborative process helps shape whether sessions lean more toward emotion-focused exploration, acceptance work, or practical CBT-style skills.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week and can reduce travel time. Some formats can be shorter check-ins or rely on audio rather than video when that better fits someone’s routine or bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote sessions so the work continues between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, stress, and related areas such as sleep and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses direct, emotion-focused conversation and practical strategies from several approaches to address feelings and patterns people repeat.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional psychotherapy experience working with a range of concerns including trauma and mood disorders.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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