About George
George Francis Giles is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people working through stress, anxiety, identity questions, and life transitions. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away. His work is direct and respectful, with an emphasis on personal strengths and identity.
He brings ten years of experience to conversations about sexuality, gender, and relationships. Giles uses clear, collaborative methods so people feel heard and understood.
How George works
He draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person in the room. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and build manageable new habits. Sessions often include goal setting, skill practice, and straightforward talk about next steps.
Motivational interviewing is used when people want to change behaviors such as substance use or career moves. Narrative approaches help people reframe life stories and strengthen self-worth. His practice addresses a wide range of concerns including grief, bipolar challenges, intimacy issues, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.
Giles also supports people facing aging or end-of-life questions, caregiving strains, and feelings of isolation. People can expect a calm, respectful environment that centers their values and aims. He works in English and provides sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
The first step is a short questionnaire and scheduling through the referral process.
George lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What George works with
The areas below are the ones George selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Sexuality
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead so sessions are shaped around what matters most. This approach helps people clarify values, identity, and personal goals through reflective conversation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavioral experiments between meetings to reduce anxiety or improve mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Online DBT work can include learning grounding techniques, emotion regulation practices, and communication strategies that fit daily life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those aims. Adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer so the work stays useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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