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Giancarlo Pia, LMSW, LCSW

  • Experience19 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Giancarlo

Giancarlo Pia brings 19 years of clinical experience to his practice and holds both Michigan and California social work licenses, listed as MI LMSW 6801096847 and CA LCSW 24629.

Background and approach

He has worked extensively with people facing anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, parenting challenges, substance use and recovery, and a broad range of interpersonal and identity-related concerns. His background includes supporting members of the LGBTIA+ community and people who identify as gender fluid or non-binary.

Giancarlo approaches care from a strengths-based perspective, treating each person as the expert in their own life while offering guidance to help them move toward meaningful change. He combines practical skills with empathic listening to address stress, relationship difficulties, mood disorders, ADHD, and other areas noted in his practice.

Sessions emphasize collaboration, skill-building, and clarity about goals so clients can take actionable steps between meetings. Based in Michigan, Giancarlo integrates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centered and mindfulness-based techniques.

He aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment that helps people reduce symptoms, increase coping capacity, and pursue values-driven living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Giancarlo often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and build behaviors that align with those values, which can be useful for coping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach practical skills for managing symptoms like worry, mood shifts, or ADHD-related challenges. Client-Centered Therapy informs his overall stance, focusing on active listening and respect for each person's unique perspective so they feel heard and supported.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist invites clients to discuss their goals, preferences, and past experiences with therapy so they can choose strategies together and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access care from home, and use brief check-ins or longer sessions when needed, helping therapy fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Giancarlo commonly help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family problems, addictions, relationship difficulties, anger, bipolar and ADHD among other concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He emphasizes a strengths-based, client-centered stance that values the client's expertise in their own life while offering practical tools and reflective support.
How long has he been practicing clinically?
He has 19 years of professional experience working with people across a variety of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is licensed as MI LMSW 6801096847 and CA LCSW 24629 and is based in Michigan.
Does he offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameMen's issuesMood disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Michigan, California

Languages

English

What Giancarlo can help with

Giancarlo Pia works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and depression.

How Giancarlo approaches therapy

Giancarlo's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Giancarlo is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 19 years of clinical experience.