- Guilt and shame focus
- Communication skills
- Self-love work
About Gerald
Gerald Giordano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with three years of experience. He works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Gerald also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, self-love, and social anxiety.
Gerald keeps sessions practical and straightforward. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and then practices different ways to respond. Conversations often include skill building for communication and coping, and time to make sense of painful memories or difficult events.
He takes a collaborative approach that asks what matters to each person first. Together they look at what to try next and check whether it fits the person’s life. He works in plain language and uses exercises that can be practiced between sessions.
Gerald pays attention to how identity and social pressures affect feelings of guilt and shame. He helps people untangle what comes from themselves and what comes from others, and then tests small changes to reduce constant self-blame. Sessions also address self-regard and ways to reconnect with values and everyday routines.
If you are in Texas and want a practical, straightforward approach to heavy feelings, Gerald can guide conversations about choices, relationships, and coping steps. To begin, confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
Practical approaches and online sessions
Gerald draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in straightforward language. One common approach focuses on skills training for stress and anxiety management, teaching specific strategies to reduce overwhelming reactions and handle day-to-day pressures. Another useful method centers on communication work, practicing ways to express needs clearly and repair misunderstandings that fuel relationship strain and shame.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Gerald will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that feel appropriate for their situation. Together they review what helps and adapt the plan as needed so the work fits practical life demands.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or extended conversations when more time helps. Ask about the session lengths and scheduling choices when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know how therapy will fit into your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, communication problems, loneliness, and social anxiety.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He looks at where those feelings come from and what keeps them active. Sessions combine talking through the experience with practical exercises to test new responses.
What is his professional background?
He holds the LCSW credential and has three years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and interpersonal problems.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Texas and practices in that state.
Can non-English speakers work with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.