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Dr. Deborah Gioia-Hasick, LCSW, LCSW-C
California
LCSW in California - Anxiety and Trauma
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About Deborah
Dr. Deborah Gioia-Hasick is a licensed clinical social worker with 37 years of experience in California. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting challenges. She also helps with sleep problems, self-esteem, intimacy issues, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Early in her career she focused on teens and young adults and then spent 18 years supporting young adults with schizophrenia and the people who care for them. That work included group work, monthly multi-family groups, psychosocial education, symptom management, and rebuilding communication and basic cognitive skills.
She completed a PhD in 2000 and has taught Master’s and PhD students since 2001. Her teaching includes clinical courses that use hands-on, evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. She often uses motivational interviewing as a first step to help people weigh options before beginning more targeted work.
She received additional training in sexual health and sex therapy interventions at UCLA and has provided couples counseling through that program. Recently she has trained in climate-focused trauma and resiliency and works with people experiencing issues related to climate.
Her approach blends structured therapies with practical skills training. Sessions can review thought patterns, build coping strategies, practice mindfulness, and address communication or vocational goals in straightforward, step-by-step ways.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Dr. Gioia-Hasick commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into clear steps and supplies homework and behavioral experiments that people can practice between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building the conversation around the person's concerns, helping clarify goals and meanings in a collaborative way. Dialectical Behavior Therapy brings practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be learned and practiced in brief exercises.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. She uses motivational interviewing up front to help a person choose what to try, and then moves to the approach that fits the goals. This is a collaborative decision based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than a preset plan.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice mindfulness, homework assignments, and communication skills in everyday settings, which can support progress between meetings.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Maryland, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting, career questions, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and skill practice to change patterns that feed symptoms.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 37 years of clinical experience, including 18 years working with young adults with schizophrenia and family supports, and a PhD completed in 2000. She has taught Master’s and PhD students since 2001.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices in California. The LCSW-C indicates a Maryland-related credential notation in the source but her practice is listed as California.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats arranged?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, phone, or video.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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