Giovanni Bass, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

About Giovanni

Giovanni Bass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside a broad range of relationship and emotional issues. He draws on 14 years of practice to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and problems with intimacy or communication. Giovanni uses straightforward talk and concrete steps so parents can make changes that matter at home.

He is based in North Carolina and works in English.

Background and approach

Giovanni blends approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and the Gottman Method. He often targets patterns such as codependency, attachment difficulties, blended family challenges, and problems with control or impulsivity. Sessions typically look at habits, thoughts, and behaviors, and then practice new ways of responding that fit family life.

When people bring issues like anger, sleep problems, addiction, or compassion fatigue, he helps them break those cycles with step-by-step tools and clearer communication skills. He also supports people facing divorce, infidelity, guilt, or midlife questions by helping them sort priorities and set workable goals. The approach is collaborative and practical rather than abstract.

Giovanni’s licensure is listed as LCSW in California (CA LCSW 121844) and Arizona (AZ LCSW LCSW-21903), and he provides therapy through video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Costs vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model. To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online support for families

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify values and take small actions that match those values. It often helps when parents or partners feel stuck by worry or avoidance and want concrete next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and habits. It is useful for anxiety, sleep issues, anger, and patterns that interfere with daily family life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on mapping emotional responses and repairing relationship bonds; it can be helpful when communication and connection have become strained.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Giovanni will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust the plan based on what works. Clients and the therapist collaborate to find practical tools and new ways of relating that fit their family routines.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy households. Video calls let therapists observe interactions and coach communication in real time. Phone sessions can be useful when schedules or bandwidth are limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide ongoing support and brief check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while managing family responsibilities.

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 concerns does Giovanni commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, addictions, intimacy issues, anger, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and collaborative with clear steps to try at home. He focuses on changing unhelpful habits and improving communication within families.

What background and experience does he have?

Giovanni has 14 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns. His work emphasizes real-world strategies families can use right away.

What credentials and location information are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licences CA LCSW 121844 and AZ LCSW LCSW-21903, and he practices from North Carolina.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English only.

How are sessions delivered?

Therapy is provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What steps are involved to get started?

Begin 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
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, California
Languages: English

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