Gian Sarabia, LMFT
Therapist in California
Gian Sarabia is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy struggles.
- License 150458 · California Expires October 2026
- NPI 1033770060 · national registry
- Experience and languages 6+ years in practice English, Spanish
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check any license with the state board and any NPI with the national registry.
About Gian
Gian Sarabia is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy struggles. He speaks English and Spanish and works with a wide range of life stressors including sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, and addiction concerns. Gian favors clear, direct conversation and tailors sessions to each person's needs.
He draws on approaches like the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-based ideas to shape goals and skills.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings. He frames therapy as a collaborative process. People can expect a calm, respectful tone and a focus on understanding what matters most to them.
Gian helps clients identify patterns that cause pain and then practices new ways of responding. With six years of clinical experience and a California LMFT credential, he emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes. Gian adapts tools from cognitive behavioral work and client-centered listening to fit each person’s pace and values.
He can work with concerns tied to family roles, communication problems, attachment wounds, and neurodiversity like autism or ADHD. Sessions are offered in formats that include video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 150458 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1033770060 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Gian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gian names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
These are the approaches Gian names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Gottman Method work focuses on communication, conflict patterns, and rebuilding connection. It uses concrete exercises and structured conversations to change how people talk and solve problems in relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then take actions that match their values.Gian combines these approaches with attachment-based ideas that look at how early bonding shapes current behavior. Attachment work helps identify patterns of closeness and distance and teaches new ways to respond when emotions run high. Together these methods can address relationship strain, intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each client about their goals, try different tools, and adjust the plan if something does not fit. Clients help set priorities and decide which methods to use based on what feels most useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversations and exercises that use facial cues. Phone sessions can fit a tighter schedule or lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or getting support between longer meetings.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He addresses depression, anxiety, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy and relationship struggles, addictions, sleep problems, and work stress among other issues.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, with a calm, respectful tone. He blends listening with goal-focused exercises you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional psychotherapy experience working with a range of mental health and relational concerns.
What credentials and where does he practice?
He holds a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, abbreviated as CA LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He accepts international clients, so sessions can be arranged for people living outside the United States.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give scheduling and communication flexibility.
How does billing and getting started work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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