Giancarlo Pia , LMSW, LCSW

Giancarlo Pia is a licensed social worker who brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to his practice. He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He is licensed in Michigan as an LMSW-Clinical (licensed in 2014) and in California as an LCSW (licensed in 2008).

Over the years Giancarlo has supported people facing anxiety, trauma, and depression, as well as those dealing with family conflict, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and substance use and recovery. He has also worked significantly with members of the LGBTIA+ community and with individuals who identify as gender fluid or non-binary. His approach emphasizes respect for each person as the expert of their own story and a belief in the strengths clients bring to the work.

Giancarlo focuses on empowering clients to take the steps necessary for a more fulfilling life, recognizing that change requires courage. He aims to support and guide individuals through challenges while helping them build on their existing resources and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Giancarlo Pia

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify what matters most to them and to take committed action toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports clients in finding their own solutions, which can be especially useful for building confidence and processing personal challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Giancarlo works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts strategies over time as the work unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to continue care during transitions. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, supporting consistent access to therapy and continuity in the work.