Gian Sarabia

Gian Sarabia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He works with those coping with stress, addictions, sleep problems, low self-esteem, ADHD, and career strain. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and he accepts international clients.

Gian uses a tailored, down-to-earth style in sessions. He listens first, then builds a plan that fits each person’s needs and goals. Conversations are practical and focused on steps a person can try between meetings. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction.

Over six years of clinical work shape his approach. He draws from Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and body signals without getting swept up by them. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to address values, emotional patterns, and relationship dynamics.

Gian uses client-centered and cognitive-behavioral techniques to break unhelpful thinking and develop healthier habits. He can support people navigating complex issues like codependency, commitment worries, body image concerns, blended family challenges, chronic illness or caregiver stress. If needed, he adapts the pace and tools to each person’s readiness.

If someone is unsure what to expect, Gian encourages a first conversation to see if his approach feels like a fit. He asks about goals and tailors sessions around what matters most to the individual.

How mindful and values-based work translates online

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice moment-to-moment experience - thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations - so those things cause less automatic reactivity. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and managing strong emotions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with them, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. This approach often helps with depression, avoidance, and motivation struggles.

Attachment-Based ideas look at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses. Paying attention to these patterns can improve communication and intimacy over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gian will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean combining mindfulness practice, ACT exercises about values, or talking through attachment patterns to change relationship habits.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Online work can reduce travel time, make shorter check-ins possible, and let someone keep therapy going while living in a different region. The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they fit your routine.