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Giovanni Bass

Calm, practical guidance for life and relationships

LCSW North Carolina

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Giovanni

Giovanni Bass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of practice who addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, and intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

He also works with sleep difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, offering focused support for attachment challenges, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication breakdowns, and issues around control, infidelity, and forgiveness.

Giovanni draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and elements of the Gottman Method to shape individualized treatment plans. He emphasizes addressing negative thought patterns, impulse control, and self-awareness while helping clients build practical skills for emotional regulation and healthier relationships.

Giovanni practices from North Carolina and brings a collaborative, strengths-based stance to clinical work. Holding active licensure as CA LCSW 121844 and AZ LCSW LCSW-21903, Giovanni blends clinical training with real-world experience to support people navigating midlife concerns, men’s issues, isolation, jealousy, and questions of life purpose.

Sessions are offered through formats that include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care



Giovanni frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger management. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support clients in clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility when facing difficult emotions or life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and elements of the Gottman Method inform his work on relationship and family patterns, helping partners and family members improve communication and emotional connection.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Giovanni works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and he tailors interventions over time so the methods fit each person’s situation rather than relying on a single formula.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access therapy across different schedules and locations within his practice area. These formats allow for continuity of care, flexible scheduling, and multiple ways to stay engaged in the therapeutic process depending on individual comfort and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Giovanni support?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger, self esteem, and coping with life changes among other areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Giovanni combines practical, skills-based methods with a client-centered, collaborative stance, focusing on self-awareness, communication, and changing unhelpful thought patterns.
What level of experience does he have?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns.
Where is Giovanni licensed and based?
He is based in North Carolina and holds licensure as CA LCSW 121844 and AZ LCSW LCSW-21903.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, California

Languages

English