- Direct supportive care
- Skills and reflection
- Focus on values
About David
David Gibbs is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 20 years of practice. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with self-esteem or life purpose. He also supports people dealing with trauma, parenting strain, ADHD, and codependency-related patterns.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical exercises to help people notice what matters to them. Sessions focus on small steps that can be tried between meetings. David draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's situation rather than a single fixed plan.
David's background spans community programs, home-based crisis stabilization, nonprofit work, and private practice. That range shaped his approach to both mental health and substance use concerns. He has also spoken at local and national conferences about mental health and addiction and how they affect communities.
He is the author of Humbug to Happiness, a book that reflects his interest in helping people move toward more satisfaction in life. Over two decades he developed experience working with co-occurring issues and clients who need both structure and compassionate listening.
In sessions he blends practical skills with reflective work. He will talk through patterns, try targeted techniques, and check progress together. People who like a direct but humane approach are likely to find this style useful.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take small actions toward them while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles around meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and trying practical strategies to change them; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused approach that uses structured procedures to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and their emotional impact.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they will decide which methods to try and will adjust plans based on real-world results and feedback.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep progress consistent between appointments. They also allow short check-ins when schedules are tight and let people use materials or worksheets during a session. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to an online setting so clients can continue practicing skills between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues around intimacy and relationships. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is conversational and practical. He mixes skill-building with reflective work and tailors tools to each person's needs.
How long has he worked in this field?
He brings 20 years of experience in mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring issues across community and private settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in Florida. The LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPCC for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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