Giovanni Bass, LCSW

Giovanni Bass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship and family concerns. He also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Giovanni works in North Carolina and brings 14 years of clinical experience to his practice.

He uses practical tools to address difficult feelings and behaviors. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, building coping skills, and improving communication. Giovanni draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try small, manageable changes in day-to-day life.

Giovanni also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support people who want to act in line with their values while managing painful thoughts and emotions. Client-Centered Therapy is part of his approach, which means he centers each session on the person in front of him and their goals. Emotionally-Focused work and elements of the Gottman Method inform how he approaches relationship and attachment issues.

In practice he aims for clear goals and simple exercises you can use between sessions. He tends to work steadily and directly, offering structure when needed and space for reflection. Many of his sessions include skill practice, check-ins on progress, and collaborative planning for next steps.

Giovanni offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling follows the platform process for matching and appointments.

How Giovanni’s Approaches Work Online

Giovanni uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT offers simple, practical exercises that translate well to video or text work and often include homework between sessions.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take action even when emotions are difficult. ACT focuses on small behavioral commitments and mindful awareness, which can be practiced in daily life and discussed in sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy is another part of his approach, which means sessions focus on the person’s perspective and goals rather than a fixed agenda. That collaborative stance guides how he tailors exercises and conversations to each person.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. Giovanni will talk with each person about what they want to change, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. He frames the work as collaborative and goal-focused so clients can see what’s working.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video suits in-depth conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone calls can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, ongoing reflection, and quick support between sessions. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.