George Francis Giles
Affirming, practical therapy for life transitions
LCSW California
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About George
George Francis Giles is a California licensed social worker who focuses on helping people navigate stress, identity questions, and major life changes with practical tools and steady support.
Background and approach
He brings a person-centered stance to sessions, guiding clients through concerns such as anxiety, self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, bipolar-related challenges, and career transitions. Giles draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, motivational interviewing, narrative exploration, and client-centered principles to tailor work to each individual's needs.
His practice attends to topics often linked with minority stress and identity, including gender dysphoria, sexuality, and the effects of prejudice or isolation, while also addressing aging, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.
With ten years of clinical experience and an LCSW credential, he aims to create an affirming, nonjudgmental environment where clients can clarify values, build coping strategies, and pursue greater self-understanding and purpose. Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical steps for change while honoring each person’s unique story and goals.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete skills to change emotional responses and behavior, often useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own capacity for growth and self-directed change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which combination of methods best fits their goals, values, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so care feels relevant and personalized.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can help integrate treatment into busy schedules or reach people across California. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and choose formats that match comfort levels and daily life demands.
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Experience
10+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English