Gian Sarabia, LMFT

Gian Sarabia is an LMFT practicing in California who helps people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy challenges. He also supports concerns such as stress, addictions, self-esteem, sleep problems, career strain, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish. Gian emphasizes respectful and compassionate care and tailors sessions to each person's needs.

With six years of clinical experience, Gian draws on several practical approaches. He uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments that can change daily routines. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people identify values and take realistic steps toward them when symptoms feel overwhelming.

Gian aims for straightforward conversations and clear goals. He personalizes pacing and techniques so people can work at a manageable speed. He often blends talk work with skills practice so clients leave sessions with things to try between meetings.

People describe his focus as being on useful, doable changes rather than abstract theory. He discusses options and plans collaboratively so the path forward fits a person’s life and goals. The therapist’s background includes work with complex diagnoses and trauma, and he adapts methods to match each situation.

If someone wants to begin, Gian asks clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. His approach aims to help people build routines, improve communication, and reduce symptoms while keeping daily life in view.

How approach and online care work together

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose small actions that match what matters to them. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, chronic health challenges, and situations where avoidance has become strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to test and change patterns that keep problems going. It is often helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current closeness and trust, and it can help people improve communication and reduce repeating old patterns in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then decide together which methods to try. Sessions are collaborative and adjust over time based on what helps most.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people work with bilingual therapists more easily and keep therapy consistent during relocations. Ask about session length and whether video, phone, or other formats are available when you schedule.