George Francis Giles, LCSW
Practical, narrative-focused support for identity and life change
Details
| Name | George Francis Giles |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About George
George Francis Giles is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, and big life changes. He focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at making daily life easier.
He works with people on issues related to identity, sexuality, and self-esteem. That includes concerns tied to LGBT experiences, gender dysphoria, and prejudice or discrimination. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related questions, polyamory or non-monogamous dynamics, and career stress.
Background and approach
George uses Narrative Therapy alongside client-centered methods that keep the person's story front and center. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when they fit the situation. Motivational Interviewing is used to boost readiness for change when needed.
In sessions he listens for the patterns that shape everyday problems. He helps people name those patterns, test small changes, and build new ways of handling stress and mood shifts. Work can include planning, skill practice, and talking through hard choices.
George has practiced in California for a decade and holds an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He offers phone, video, live chat, and text-based sessions to fit different schedules and communication styles. The goal is practical progress that fits each person's life.
People come to him for help with grief, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling issues, or feeling isolated. He aims to make therapy a place for clearer choices, more self-love, and a stronger sense of purpose.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem among the things George works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by George among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by George among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by George among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by George among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by George among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask George directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking George directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
George often uses Narrative Therapy to help people retell and reshape the stories they tell about themselves. That approach makes it easier to spot harmful patterns and try new responses, which works well across video or text-based formats. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes that reduce anxiety or improve mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and how they prefer to communicate. Together they review what feels most useful and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone can fit a break at work or lower bandwidth, live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and reflections easier between sessions. These options help people maintain steady progress without rearranging their whole day.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, bipolar mood issues, and a range of sexuality and identity questions.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize Narrative Therapy and client-centered listening, with practical CBT and DBT skills added when useful, plus Motivational Interviewing to support change.
How long has he been working as a therapist?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and identity-related concerns.
Where is this therapist licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this provider?
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