Giancarlo Pia, LMSW, LCSW
Straightforward, experienced clinical support for stress and anger
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
How Giancarlo works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan, California
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Giancarlo
Giancarlo Pia is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly two decades of experience. He practices in Michigan and brings 19 years of work helping people facing anxiety, depression, grief, substance use concerns, and anger. He also has a long history supporting people from LGBTIA+ communities and those who identify as gender fluid or non-binary.
He approaches therapy as a collaborative process. He starts by listening to each person’s story and looking for strengths they can use right away.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as talking through difficult feelings in the moment. Giancarlo uses a mix of methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and client-centered work. That means he helps clients notice unhelpful patterns, try small behavior changes, and practice clearer emotional awareness.
Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change or struggling with substance use. People come to him for help with family conflict, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, trauma, and managing mood disorders. He also supports those coping with chronic illness, body image concerns, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.
The focus is on clear goals and steady progress, not on jargon. Sessions are straightforward, respectful, and paced to each person. Giancarlo encourages curiosity about what works and what does not, and he helps clients shape a plan that fits their daily life.
What Giancarlo works with
Everything Giancarlo lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Giancarlo's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- 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
Approaches Giancarlo lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to small actions that match personal values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying concrete behavior experiments to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience and pace, offering empathy and reflection so clients can make sense of their priorities and decisions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will blend methods to fit those needs. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills together. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can support shorter check-ins, coaching between appointments, or notes about what was discussed. These options help people maintain consistent care while balancing daily life.
Questions people ask about Giancarlo
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, parenting strain, family conflict, relationship issues, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns such as body image and chronic illness.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and practical. He listens first, then works with clients on small changes and skills they can try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 19 years of clinical experience supporting individuals with mood, trauma, substance use, and identity-related concerns, among others.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.