Therapist profile
Giovanni Bass, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, North Carolina / C008797; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-21903; LCSW, Nevada / 11322-C; LCSW, California / 121844
- NPI1336543867
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Anger management
- Communication skills
- Emotion regulation
About Giovanni
Giovanni Bass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, relationship strains, and struggles with intimacy and self-esteem.
He focuses on practical problems such as impulse control, communication problems, and negative thought patterns. Sessions include straightforward skill work to manage strong emotions and to reduce repeated reactive responses. He also addresses issues around attachment, blended family dynamics, codependency, and control problems.
Giovanni offers spiritually integrated psychotherapy when clients want to include questions of faith and meaning in their work. That can mean talking about values, relationship with a higher power, and how beliefs shape choices and coping. He has prior military experience and has worked with veterans and active duty personnel on trauma and adjustment concerns.
His clinical approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method. In sessions he mixes direct skill teaching with focused conversations about patterns in relationships and emotion. He helps people notice what keeps anger and reactivity cycling, and he offers alternative responses to try.
Giovanni practices in North Carolina and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Giovanni commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small actions that align with those values even when emotions are strong. CBT focuses on spotting and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and practicing concrete coping skills for anxiety, anger, and mood.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in the client’s experience, allowing the conversation to guide which skills or exercises are most useful. Choosing the right approach is collaborative; he will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences rather than imposing a single model.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that doing sessions from their usual routine helps them apply new skills between meetings, and he will help clients adapt techniques so they work in everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns does he help with?
He works with problems like impulse control, snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, and anger that affects sleep and relationships.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses practical skill teaching alongside conversation about patterns in feelings and relationships, blending experiential and cognitive work.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience and experience treating trauma and adjustment issues.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in North Carolina and holds the credential LCSW, with licensure noted as CA LCSW and AZ LCSW in the supplied details.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started scheduling a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your 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 anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.