- 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 works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
He began his career working in settings such as home-based crisis stabilization, nonprofit organizations, and private practice. That background exposed him to mental health and substance use issues together, and he has continued helping people who have both kinds of needs. He also wrote and self-published a book, Humbug to Happiness, which extends his ideas about pursuing a more satisfying life.
David uses practical, talk-based methods in sessions. He draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Those methods are used to address symptoms, coping skills, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
People meeting him often start by naming immediate problems such as sleep disruption, relationship difficulties, or substance use. Sessions include discussion of current struggles, skills practice, and planning small steps to try between visits. He also helps clients process trauma and complicated grief using stepwise methods.
His work spans career concerns, parenting stress, questions of identity and intimacy, and longer-term issues like attachment, abandonment, and codependency. He aims to combine practical strategies with clear next steps so clients can test changes in everyday life.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values and then taking small actions that matter to the client. It is often used for anxiety and patterns of avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practices alternative responses to ease symptoms and improve daily functioning. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method used to process distress tied to past events and reduce the intensity of difficult memories.Figuring out which method to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try different techniques to see what fits best. Sessions can combine methods over time based on what the client needs and prefers.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists often adjust pacing, homework, and practice to work within the time people have available and their everyday routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, social anxiety and phobia, and related concerns such as sleep problems and parenting stress.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses talk-based methods and skills work from approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, client-centered therapy, and EMDR to address symptoms and coping strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of counseling experience across home-based crisis stabilization, nonprofit settings, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is LMHC in Florida and LPCC in Ohio and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries book sessions?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.