Giovanni Bass, LCSW

Giovanni Bass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and problems with sleep, anger, or self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, compassion fatigue, and life changes.

Giovanni blends talk therapy with practical tools. He uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, emotionally-focused work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the Gottman Method to address thoughts, feelings, and patterns in relationships. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness, improve communication, and reduce the symptoms that get in the way of daily life.

He brings 14 years of experience to clinical work and draws on a variety of approaches to tailor care to each person. Giovanni describes an interest in integrating spiritual concerns when clients want that included in their work. He has prior experience working with military-connected people and others who have experienced trauma, though he does not make outcomes or guarantees.

Clients can expect a straightforward style that balances listening with concrete strategies. Treatment plans often include steps to manage impulses, cope with anger, and shift negative thinking. The goal is to help people build skills that make everyday life more manageable.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Giovanni uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach often involves short exercises and practical homework to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to address patterns in close relationships by helping people name emotions and shift interaction cycles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and build small, committed actions that move people toward a more meaningful life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Giovanni treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will help clients decide which approaches best match their goals, preferences, and life situation. He adapts techniques as progress unfolds and checks in regularly about what feels helpful.

Session options are not listed explicitly here, so please confirm current formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, whether someone needs a shorter check-in between obligations, prefers not to commute, or wants to work from a quieter place. Licensed professionals can use the same tools online as in-person to practice skills, review exercises, and talk through real-time challenges, while matching the approach to practical needs and availability.