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George Francis Giles, LCSW
California
LCSW - Stress and LGBT support
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About George
George Francis Giles is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, self esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. He also works with addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and bipolar concerns.
He uses clear, practical methods to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to match what a person needs.
When someone is dealing with identity or discrimination he aims to understand how that affects daily life. He helps people build coping strategies for isolation, loneliness, and communication problems. He also supports people facing aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life topics, and issues around gender dysphoria and sexuality.
Work often focuses on small, doable changes. That may mean testing a new response, tracking moods or thoughts, or practicing communication skills. Sessions can include focused problem-solving and steps to manage stress, cravings, or mood swings.
He asks about goals early on and adjusts methods as those goals change. The emphasis is on practical skills people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and make clearer choices about work, relationships, and personal purpose.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
CBT helps people identify and shift patterns of thinking that worsen anxiety or low mood. It uses short experiments, thought records, and behavior changes to test what works for everyday problems.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective. Sessions prioritize listening and reflecting so people can clarify values and make clearer choices about relationships, identity, or career moves.
DBT offers concrete skills for intense emotions and relationship difficulties. It teaches specific tools for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication during heated moments.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which approach or combination best fits their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring to sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week - for example, shorter check-ins or sessions during a lunch break. It can also reduce travel time and let people practice new skills in real-world settings between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, self esteem, career and coping with life changes, as well as addictions, relationships, grief, intimacy issues, and bipolar-related concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions often include tracking thoughts and trying new behaviors between meetings.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He holds a California LCSW credential and has been practicing for 10 years working with a range of life and identity concerns.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed as an LCSW in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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