- Mood and stress support
- Skills-based treatment
- Mindfulness practice
About Deborah
Dr. Deborah Gioia-Hasick brings a client-centered approach to therapy. She uses practical methods to help people manage mood, stress, and everyday challenges. Her work addresses depression alongside anxiety, relationship strains, and life transitions. Dr. Gioia-Hasick talks plainly and focuses on what will help a person move forward.
Her background spans clinical work, teaching, and group programs. She earned a Master of Social Work and later a PhD, and has 37 years of experience in mental health. Early in her career she supported young adults living with serious mental illness and their family supports, running groups focused on symptom management and communication skills.
She teaches and uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior skills. Mindfulness-based stress reduction has been a focus in both individual and group settings. Motivational interviewing is woven into her approach to help people clarify goals and commit to change.
Dr. Gioia-Hasick also completed training in sexual health and sex therapy and has provided couples counseling through that program. More recently she has studied climate-focused trauma and resiliency and is interested in climate-related stress and its effects on mood and functioning.
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices in California. Sessions are conducted in English. People who are exploring treatment options can expect collaborative planning and a focus on skills that fit their daily life.
Her background spans clinical work, teaching, and group programs. She earned a Master of Social Work and later a PhD, and has 37 years of experience in mental health. Early in her career she supported young adults living with serious mental illness and their family supports, running groups focused on symptom management and communication skills.
She teaches and uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior skills. Mindfulness-based stress reduction has been a focus in both individual and group settings. Motivational interviewing is woven into her approach to help people clarify goals and commit to change.
Dr. Gioia-Hasick also completed training in sexual health and sex therapy and has provided couples counseling through that program. More recently she has studied climate-focused trauma and resiliency and is interested in climate-related stress and its effects on mood and functioning.
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices in California. Sessions are conducted in English. People who are exploring treatment options can expect collaborative planning and a focus on skills that fit their daily life.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.