Giancarlo Pia, LMSW, LCSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Giancarlo

Giancarlo Pia is a licensed social worker practicing in Michigan. He holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. He brings 19 years of experience to sessions and focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and other life challenges.

His style is direct and respectful. He treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to focus on clear, manageable steps and practical skills. He offers space to talk through difficult feelings and to try new ways of coping. Giancarlo uses evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

He also draws on client-centered and mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and make values-based choices. Motivational Interviewing is part of his work when people want to change habits or substance use patterns. He has experience supporting clients through family conflict, parenting stress, and blended family issues.

He also works with people facing trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and identity-related stressors, including those in the LGBTIA+ community and people who are gender fluid or non-binary. Sessions are practical and collaborative. Goals are set together and adjusted as needed.

The approach is meant to help people manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning while honoring individual values and family realities.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Giancarlo commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choosing actions that match personal values - this can help with stress, grief, and parenting challenges.

He also brings client-centered and mindfulness elements into sessions, creating space for a person to be heard and to practice present-moment awareness. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to test methods, adjust goals, and pick strategies that fit their needs and family situation.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, and family routines. The goal is to make consistent progress with approaches that translate to day-to-day life, while offering ways to connect that suit each person’s schedule and comfort level.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and family problems. He also helps with parenting, relationship and identity-related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He works in a respectful, direct way and treats clients as experts on their lives. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and values-driven choices.

How much experience does he have?

He has 19 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, and substance use.

What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

He holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. License details include MI LMSW 6801096847 and CA LCSW 24629 and he practices in Michigan.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can sessions be done online or by phone?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for care.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 19 years
Licensed: Michigan, California
Languages: English

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