Therapist profile
Giovanni Bass, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and family concerns
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Giovanni
Giovanni Bass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Giovanni uses straightforward talk and practical exercises. He helps people notice patterns that keep causing pain, and then try small changes to test new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions focus on improving communication, managing impulses and anger, and rebuilding trust after breaches such as infidelity.
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and build values-driven action. He also uses emotionally-focused ideas and elements from the Gottman method to look at how partners respond to one another and to increase emotional connection when appropriate.
Giovanni can help with family-related stresses such as blended family issues, codependency, and communication problems. He also works with people facing midlife transitions, men's issues, and the isolation that can follow major life changes. He will discuss what goals matter most and tailor practical steps toward them.
Sessions are conducted in English from his North Carolina practice. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Giovanni uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people name their values and take small steps toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where someone wants clearer direction rather than symptom avoidance.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and test unhelpful thoughts. CBT focuses on practical exercises and simple experiments that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change reactive behavior. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas are used when the work centers on relationship patterns and emotional responses between partners.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Giovanni will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person’s situation. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust the plan as needs change.
The original biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm the session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people use methods like in-session exercises and homework while keeping the focus on daily life and relationships.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, California
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family issues does he handle?
He works with adults on blended family challenges, communication problems, codependency, and divorce and separation concerns.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses direct talk and practical exercises that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and Arizona and practices from North Carolina.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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