Therapist profile
David Gibbs, LMHC, LPCC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- ACT
- CBT
- EMDR
About David
David Gibbs is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio with 20 years of experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma, grief, parenting strain, and related issues. He also addresses intimacy-related worries, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar and depressive symptoms, and coping with life changes.
He brings experience from hospital and community settings into each session. That background includes home-based crisis stabilization, nonprofit and private practice work, and substance use treatment. He has presented on mental health and substance abuse at local and national conferences.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and practical. He draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR. Conversations focus on what is happening at home and the next small steps a person can take.
He has written and self-published a book titled Humbug to Happiness, which expands on his belief that people can find more satisfying lives. He also has experience supervising clinicians in Florida and supporting work with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.
People who come to him are often seeking help with family problems, addiction, attachment and abandonment concerns, or the practical fallout of stress and trauma. He aims to keep sessions clear, direct, and focused on usable skills and insight.
How sessions work
How his approaches work during online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on defining personal values and taking committed steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions that tie into family or parenting roles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for mood issues, sleep problems, and managing anger or addictive urges.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps reduce the intensity of distressing memories and the reactions tied to them. It is commonly used when past events continue to affect daily relationships and functioning.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and adjust methods as therapy progresses. That means sessions can emphasize skills, processing, or supportive conversation depending on what helps most.
Please confirm which online session formats are currently offered before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can schedule sessions between school pickups, work shifts, or other obligations.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and trauma issues, along with parenting and family concerns listed in his specialties.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR depending on the issue.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of counseling experience across mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring issues.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds FL LMHC and OH LPCC credentials and is based in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the provided profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.