I am licensed in Michigan (LMSW-Clinical, in 2014) and California (LCSW, in 2008). I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, trauma, & depression, family conflict, coping with grief and loss, parenting challenges & needs, and substance use/recovery. I also have also worked significantly with members of the LGBTIA+ community and with those who identify as gender fluid or non-binary.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.
I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Guilt and shame, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801096847
CA LCSW 24629
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Giancarlo Pia. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I have been working with Mr. Pia for more than a year, and to say his therapy has been transformative is an understatement. He is kind, patient, supportive, and has helped me become a more calm, focused, and confident person. As a gay man, I've found his insights particularly helpful and I feel like he understands me deeply. I look forward to our weekly sessions, and his thoughtful guidance has helped me live a more balanced and fulfilling life. He's the best!
Written on Mar 13, 2024 after therapy with Giancarlo for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Giancarlo offers a friendly conversation and many tools I’ve been able to use to increase my overall well-being. Highly recommend
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Giancarlo for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, coaching, and adhd
He has been an amazing therapist thus far. Very understanding and flexible with rescheduling needs when something comes up. Has been very helpful with neurodivergent forms of thinking, lgbt+ issues, living with a disability, and working through trauma. All around, couldn’t have asked for a better match
Written on Jun 15, 2023 after therapy with Giancarlo for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
so far he has been amazing. very helpful and cares about me.
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Giancarlo for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I cannot express how grateful I am to have met Giancarlo and worked with him. As someone who is really trying to grow into my own skin a bit more, and accept and understand parts of my identity, I couldn't have found a better person or professional to help.
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Giancarlo for 3 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I found he is very thoughtful and working on exactly what my needs are. His listening skills are brilliant, and ability to bring aspects that provoke thought are very good for me. It’s been a great experience.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Giancarlo for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief