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Giovanni Bass, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT techniques
- Gottman approach
About Giovanni
Giovanni Bass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Giovanni uses practical, structured methods that look at thoughts and behaviors. He works with people to notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on specific problems like impulse control, communication breakdowns, or feeling stuck after a separation.
His background includes working with veterans and service members on trauma and adjustment challenges. He has also treated people in multiple regions, including the U.S., Europe, and Asia. His lived experience with military populations informs how he approaches trauma and stress-related work.
Giovanni blends several therapeutic approaches in session. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify negative thought patterns and change behaviors. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tools to clarify values and build willingness to act, and Client-Centered techniques to keep the client’s perspective central.
Practical skills form a core part of sessions. Expect structured conversations, exercises to try between meetings, and concrete strategies for communication, anger management, and healthier habits. Clients are asked to complete a short intake process before scheduling a first session.
How his approaches work in online therapy
Giovanni uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change negative thought patterns and the behaviors that follow. CBT focuses on concrete skills such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step exposure for anxiety or avoidance issues.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify personal values and build small, committed actions toward those values. ACT emphasizes willingness to feel difficult emotions while continuing to act in meaningful directions. Client-Centered Therapy is used alongside these methods to keep the client’s perspective and goals central during treatment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That selection can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins between commitments. Practical exercises, homework, and communication skills practice translate well to remote sessions and can be scheduled to fit everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related issues.
How does he describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and structured, focusing on thoughts and behaviors. He uses exercises and between-session work to change unhelpful patterns.
What is his clinical background?
He has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked with veterans and other clients in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with licenses in California (CA LCSW) and Arizona (AZ LCSW), and he practices from North Carolina.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What does someone do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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