About
- Client-centered work
- Emotion-focused methods
- Mindfulness techniques
About Troy
Troy Gibson is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 10 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma, depression, addictions, and other life challenges. He also lists a focus on LGBT concerns and family and parenting issues among his practice areas.
Troy keeps sessions conversational and direct. He leans on a strengths-oriented, insight-focused style that looks at how patterns developed and what keeps them going. He uses clear, practical interventions alongside reflection and exploration rather than long lectures or jargon.
His approach blends Client-Centered ideas with emotionally-focused and psychodynamic perspectives. He also uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help people find manageable steps forward. Expect to talk through past experiences, notice recurring behaviors, and test new ways of relating to others and to yourself.
Troy has worked in inpatient and outpatient hospital units, in private practice, and in group therapy settings. That background informs how he handles crisis moments and longer-term themes alike. He pays attention to cultural and minority stress factors when they matter to the person in front of him.
Sessions are practical and often include homework or small experiments between meetings. Troy aims to help people build clearer awareness, reduce immediate distress, and try concrete changes that fit everyday life. To begin, readers are invited to follow the booking steps to set up an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a collaborative space where the client's concerns guide the work. It helps when someone needs straightforward support, clearer decision making, or a place to sort through family and relationship stress.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on feelings and attachment patterns. It can help people understand why they react strongly in relationships and learn new ways to connect or set boundaries.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Troy will work with each person to decide which mix of methods fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.
The original biography does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work and caregiving, and some formats let you do shorter check-ins or avoid being on camera. Online work can support continuing therapy when travel or scheduling make in-person meetings difficult, and Troy uses his clinical experience to adapt these approaches for remote sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, addictions, LGBT concerns, and family and parenting matters.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and strengths oriented with an emphasis on insight. He mixes practical steps with reflective work and occasional homework.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience in mental health settings including inpatient and outpatient hospital units and private practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCPC licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.