David Gibbs, LMHC, LPCC

David Gibbs is a licensed clinician with two decades of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship strain. He often works with concerns like jealousy, attachment wounds, codependency, and problems with intimacy. He speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on what will make day-to-day life feel more manageable. He uses a mix of practical approaches to fit each person’s needs. That can include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take small steps, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking, and Client-Centered methods that prioritize the client's perspective. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when those approaches suit the presenting concern. Gibbs has worked in home-based crisis stabilization, nonprofit settings, and independent practice. He has experience addressing mental health and substance use together, and he has presented at local and national conferences on those topics. He also wrote the self-published book Humbug to Happiness, which grew from his focus on helping people build more satisfying lives. He holds licenses as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio. Gibbs combines practical tools with straightforward conversation to help people make changes one step at a time. To begin, prospective clients use the site continue button on this profile to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. Sessions operate on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns that keep problems going and practicing new, more helpful behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so the client can find their own solutions and feel understood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative process helps make sure sessions focus on what the client wants to achieve.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, or use a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Online work also makes it easier to maintain continuity across life changes and to practice skills in the settings where difficulties occur.