Aleta Gibbs, LPC - Therapist in Virginia

Stress and anxiety
Addictions and trauma
Evidence-based techniques

About Aleta

Aleta Gibbs is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also offers support around related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and codependency.

Aleta focuses on practical coping skills and steady emotional support during sessions. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients learn clearer thinking, stronger emotional regulation, and more reliable coping responses. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with attention to what feels manageable for each person.

Her approach centers on collaboration. Clients can expect her to listen, reflect, and then try specific strategies together. She guides paced exposure to difficult feelings and practices that reduce overwhelm. The work aims to build small, repeatable skills rather than quick fixes.

She pays attention to trauma history and to how past relationships shape current behavior. That includes work on abandonment, attachment patterns, and issues tied to adoption or foster care when relevant to the client. She also addresses challenges tied to chronic pain, aging, and serious health issues.

Sessions are appropriate for people who want hands-on methods and steady support while they change long-standing patterns. To start, readers should use the site’s matching process and schedule a first session so they can see how the approach fits their situation.

Evidence-based techniques and online sessions

Aleta draws on clear, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and symptom reduction. One common approach she uses teaches step-by-step methods for managing anxiety and stress, such as breath work, grounding, and breaking problems into smaller tasks to reduce overwhelm. These methods are practical and aimed at helping with day-to-day coping.

She also uses trauma-aware practices that help people understand how past events affect their reactions today. This work often involves slow, supported exposure to difficult memories and learning safer ways to respond when memories or triggers arise. The emphasis is on manageable progress and building tolerance for uncomfortable feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options, try a few methods, and adjust based on the client’s goals and what feels most useful. That way the plan reflects both clinical judgment and the client’s preferences.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten commutes, and allow for check-ins during breaks or quieter parts of the day. Therapists can also adapt pacing and tools to fit video or audio sessions, for example using shorter check-ins when bandwidth or time is limited.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteemCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity InfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like attachment and caregiver stress.

What is her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on conversational sessions and hands-on coping strategies rather than abstract theory.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of experience as a practicing counselor.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor credential and practices in Virginia.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact rates are provided during booking.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.