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Giorgio Handman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working to support individuals in creating meaningful positive change in their lives. Giorgio utilizes psychodynamic talk therapy along with grounding and mindfulness practices. For individuals experiencing addiction he uses a harm reduction approach that supports individuals in making incremental behavioral changes.
Giorgio graduated from the Silberman School of Social Work in 2012 and has an art background. Giorgio has extensive experience working with individuals in community-based agencies and hospital settings. Giorgio is interested in collaborating with people to support insight, healing and transformation.
Giorgio starts by co-creating a warm and welcoming space where clients can experience a non-judgmental sense of acceptance. From there he supports clients with tools that make it easier to be stay in the present moment while addressing and moving through life issues and past traumas.
Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping
Artists' mental health - Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse