George Francis Giles, LCSW

George Francis Giles is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and big life changes. He works with individuals who are questioning identity, dealing with relationship or intimacy concerns, or seeking more self-esteem and purpose. His style is straightforward and respectful, aimed at making progress feel doable rather than overwhelming.

George uses practical tools to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day coping. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of acting. He also uses client-centered listening so people feel heard as they figure out what matters to them.

He has ten years of experience providing therapy in California and supports people facing issues such as addiction, grief, bipolar disorder, and challenges related to aging. He focuses on concerns common in LGBT life, including gender identity and experiences of prejudice or discrimination. He also helps with career questions, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, skill building, and storytelling work that helps people make sense of their past. Motivational interviewing ideas are used when people want to change habits but feel stuck. Dialectical behavior therapy techniques are offered when stronger emotion regulation skills are needed.

George aims to help clients build practical coping strategies and greater self-acceptance. He encourages small experiments between sessions and checks progress together so the work stays relevant to each person's life.

Approach and options for online work

George often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which helps with anxiety, stress, and mood problems. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so clients feel understood as they decide on goals and next steps. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when people need stronger emotion regulation skills, such as distress tolerance and mindful coping.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, daily routine, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together you can try different techniques and adjust the plan so it fits your needs and preferences over time.

Online therapy with him is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let you work face to face when you want real-time interaction. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.