- Anxiety management
- Mindfulness practice
- Assessment options
About James
James Gibb is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Illinois with about 15 years of experience. He works with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, stress, and related concerns including social adjustment and high-functioning autism traits.
He helps clients build skills they can use outside of sessions. That can mean practicing ways to manage strong emotions, trying different approaches to social situations, or learning mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity. Sessions mix practical problem-solving with time to reflect on how values and choices shape daily life.
James draws from several approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and existential ideas. He will often ask for feedback each session to adjust how they work together. He also brings a background in philosophy into therapy when that fits a client's interests.
In practice he aims to balance clear, concrete strategies and thoughtful conversation. He can offer tools for coping with sleep problems, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, career issues, and attention differences. He also addresses identity-related concerns including LGBT matters.
James can work with people on testing and assessment when needed, for example personality or intelligence testing, and he notes that he helps people translate what they learn in therapy into everyday settings.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and then taking action that aligns with what matters. It can help with chronic worry, avoidance, and decisions about life direction. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respectful listening and collaboration, giving people space to name their worries and find their own solutions. Existential Therapy explores meaning, values, and difficult choices when life feels uncertain or empty.Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will discuss options and help decide what techniques fit a client's goals and situation. That choice is meant to be collaborative and adjusted over time based on what works in practice.
The biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows people to try techniques in the settings where they typically face social or anxiety challenges and bring those experiences back into sessions for discussion.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression and related issues like sleep problems, grief, relationship strain, and social adjustment including high functioning autism traits.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions combine practical strategies and reflective conversation. He uses client feedback each session to shape the work.
How much experience does he have?
He has about 15 years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is an LCPC and an LPC licensed in Illinois.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.