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- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT skills
- Gender and sexuality
About George
George Francis Giles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 10 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, bipolar-related struggles, and sexual and gender questions. He also focuses on career changes, self-esteem, and challenges tied to aging and end-of-life matters.
Giles uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He draws from client-centered therapy to follow what clients bring, and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when people need concrete tools for emotion regulation and coping.
Sessions often involve talking through what matters now, trying small changes between meetings, and checking what works. He applies Motivational Interviewing when someone is weighing change, and Narrative Therapy techniques to help people reframe life stories and identity themes.
He works with issues common to LGBT people, including gender dysphoria and discrimination, and supports people dealing with loneliness, polyamory or non-monogamous relationship questions, and hospice or end-of-life concerns. For career and life-purpose questions, he helps clarify values and next steps.
Therapy is collaborative and straightforward. Practical coping skills and clearer thinking are frequent goals. People who want an affirmative approach to sexuality and identity may find his style aligns with their needs.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person brings. Online sessions using this approach center on the client’s concerns and let the conversation guide what comes next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems; online CBT often includes brief between-session exercises and specific behavior experiments to practice between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships; using DBT techniques online makes it straightforward to teach and rehearse skills in real time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose which methods to emphasize based on their goals, needs, and what feels helpful. The plan can shift as progress and obstacles become clearer.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery modes. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins between longer appointments, fewer travel demands, or sessions that better match work breaks. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and client-centered practices to remote meetings while focusing on practical skills and clear next steps.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, bipolar concerns, and sexuality and gender questions.
What therapy approaches does he use?
He uses client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy as part of his practice.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience as a practicing clinician in mental health.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the credential LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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