Therapist profile
Giovanni Bass, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Codependency
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, North Carolina / C008797; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-21903; LCSW, Nevada / 11322-C; LCSW, California / 121844
- NPI
- 1336543867
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
About
- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Relationship focus
About Giovanni
Giovanni Bass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience based in North Carolina. He works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship challenges including codependency and intimacy-related concerns. He also addresses grief, addictions, sleeping problems, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.
Giovanni focuses on practical skills and clearer thinking in sessions. He uses methods that help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Sessions often include talk, reflection on relationship patterns, and specific exercises to change stressful habits.
His background includes work with people affected by trauma and those managing impulse control and communication problems. He draws on several structured therapies to address negative thought patterns, emotional responses, and relational cycles that keep people stuck.
Giovanni also integrates attention to spiritual beliefs when clients want that element included. He aims to help people increase self-awareness and build daily practices that support healthier boundaries and more balanced relationships.
Clients who see Giovanni can expect a straightforward, problem-focused approach. He works with practical steps as well as longer-term reflection on values and life purpose. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching and scheduling flow to set up an initial session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that reflect those values. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and feeling stuck in old relationship habits.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often uses practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions shape relationship patterns and helps people express needs and respond differently in close connections. It can be helpful for intimacy issues and recurring conflicts.
Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. Giovanni will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels workable. Together they decide which methods to try and they adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking. The main practical benefit of meeting remotely is being able to fit sessions into busy schedules, such as shorter check-ins on a workday or keeping regular appointments without travel. Online work also makes it easier to practice skills between meetings in real-life settings and to review exercises together during session time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you help people who always put others first?
Yes. He works with people who struggle with people-pleasing, boundary setting, and codependency patterns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He blends client-centered work with structured therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Sessions mix talk, exercises, and practical steps to change patterns.
How much experience does he have with these issues?
Giovanni has 14 years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and related problems.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses listed as CA LCSW and AZ LCSW, and practices from North Carolina.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.