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George Francis Giles

George Francis Giles

LCSW

California

Affirming guidance for life transitions

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, California / 130418
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Client-centered care
    • CBT and DBT tools

    About George

    George Francis Giles, LCSW, helps people who are facing big life shifts, identity questions, and persistent stress. He focuses on practical, real-world steps to manage anxiety, build self-esteem, and navigate changes in work and relationships.

    He spends sessions listening first, then helping clients set goals that matter to them. Conversations are collaborative and paced to what each person needs. He often uses motivational interviewing to encourage change and to draw out a client’s own reasons for moving forward.

    His work addresses a range of concerns including addiction, bipolar-related challenges, grief, intimacy issues, and relationship strain. He also supports people dealing with aging, hospice or end-of-life matters, and the effects of prejudice or social isolation. There is particular attention to gender identity and sexuality topics within an affirming framework.

    Therapy methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, elements of dialectical behavior therapy, and narrative approaches to help people reframe their stories. Sessions aim to build coping skills, improve communication, and identify values that guide change.

    George has practiced for 10 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. He works in English and focuses on helping individuals find clearer direction, better emotional regulation, and more satisfying ways to relate to others.

  2. How his approaches fit with online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping a person find their own reasons to change and on building motivation one step at a time; it can be helpful for addictions, career shifts, or any goal that needs sustained effort. Client-Centered Therapy centers conversation on the client's perspective, with the therapist reflecting and supporting the person’s own choices and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.

    Finding the right mix of approaches is part of beginning therapy. George will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their situation and goals. That collaborative process can include trying different tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

    If you are considering online sessions, check the session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about practical needs like scheduling, session length, and how to structure work between meetings so therapy fits into everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorder

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsGender dysphoriaHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexuality

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy here?

    He helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, addictions, grief, bipolar-related matters, intimacy issues, and many relationship or life-change challenges.

    What is the therapist's overall approach in sessions?

    Sessions are collaborative and person-centered. He listens first, then uses techniques like motivational interviewing and CBT to help people set and reach practical goals.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He has 10 years of experience working as a clinician supporting people through personal growth and life transitions.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.

    Which languages are offered for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How does payment or cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I start therapy with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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