- Sleep and rest support
- Values-based work
- English and Spanish
About Gian
Gian Sarabia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people dealing with sleep difficulties alongside anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma, and relationship stress. He speaks English and Spanish and brings six years of clinical experience to sessions. Gian emphasizes respectful, compassionate care and meets each person where they are.
Gian shapes sessions around the issues a person brings. He uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that affect rest, mood, or relationships. Practical strategies and small experiments are introduced so people can try what fits their life.
His work often combines approaches that focus on thoughts, emotions, and values. That can mean noticing unhelpful thinking, practicing new skills for emotion regulation, or clarifying what matters most to guide change. He adapts methods to each person rather than applying one fixed model.
Gian pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns that influence sleep and intimacy. He also addresses related concerns such as stress, self-esteem, and distractions that make rest harder. Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.
People can expect a calm, pragmatic style focused on clear steps and honest conversation. Gian explains options in plain language and works together with people to build routines and skills that support better sleep and daily functioning.
Approaches that support sleep and emotional balance
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with what matters. It can help when sleep is disrupted by worry or by avoiding uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and rest. It includes practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and to build sleep-friendly routines. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how relationship patterns shape stress responses and sleep. It can help people notice how closeness, trust, or past hurts influence nightly rest and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to figure out which methods match their goals and preferences. That process may involve trying an idea for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks or after work. It can also let people focus on building daily habits for sleep and testing strategies in their regular environment. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like values exercises, thought records, and skill drills for remote sessions to keep work practical and focused on better rest.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Gian works with people who bring concerns like sleep problems, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy challenges, addictions, and stress.
How would he approach therapy sessions?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools. Sessions often include talking through patterns, trying small experiments, and building routines to improve sleep and daily functioning.
What experience does he have?
Gian has six years of professional psychotherapy experience working with a range of concerns including mood disorders and trauma-related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.