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Gian Sarabia

LMFT

Gian Sarabia , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Gian

Gian Sarabia is a California-licensed LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) who works with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, psychosis, and challenges related to borderline personality. He brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance to each encounter, adapting both dialogue and treatment plans to the unique needs and circumstances of every client.

Gian frames the decision to begin therapy as a meaningful step toward emotional health and treats that choice with care. He collaborates with clients to identify priorities and practical goals, using a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Throughout the therapeutic process he emphasizes clear communication, emotional attunement, and strategies that fit a person's life and values.

Clients can expect a clinician who listens attentively, honors individual experiences, and helps map out a plan designed to address immediate concerns while attending to longer-term patterns. Gian aims to create a supportive environment where people can explore difficult material and work toward greater clarity and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that keep people stuck by building psychological flexibility and committed action.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape present-day connection patterns and emotional responses. This approach can be useful for intimacy-related concerns, attachment issues, and relationship challenges by fostering more secure ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gian works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals and preferences. He tailors interventions based on what the client brings to sessions and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied life situations. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing continuity of care across locations and time zones while supporting different communication styles and comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Gian Sarabia have?

Gian Sarabia has 6 years of experience.

Is Gian Sarabia a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: CA LMFT 150458.

In which languages does Gian Sarabia provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Gian Sarabia located?

He is located in California.

How can I work with Gian Sarabia as my therapist?

You can work with Gian Sarabia through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Gian Sarabia work with international clients?

Yes, Gian Sarabia works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Gian Sarabia cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish

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