- Anxiety and depression
- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness and ACT
About James
James Gibb is a licensed counselor who helps people manage anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. He focuses on everyday struggles like sleep problems, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, and adjusting to life changes. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and issues tied to identity and intimacy. James holds LCPC and LPC credentials and has 15 years of experience in clinical work.
He blends a down-to-earth approach with practical skills you can use outside sessions. He listens closely and centers the conversation on what matters most to each person. Mindfulness and solution-focused tools are often used to build coping strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques may be added to help clarify values and move toward meaningful action.
James draws on client-centered principles, which prioritize the person’s own goals and pace in therapy. He also integrates existential ideas when clients are wrestling with purpose, meaning, or big life questions. Session work can include short-term problem solving or deeper reflective conversations depending on what someone needs.
He has experience working with adults and adolescents, including people on the higher-functioning end of the autism spectrum who struggle with social adaptation. James can also offer philosophical counseling that brings in thinkers like Nietzsche, Sartre, and Yalom when that perspective helps the work.
Testing for personality and cognitive functioning is available as part of his services when relevant. He practices in Illinois, conducts sessions in English, and accepts international clients.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and letting the person set the pace and goals. This approach helps when someone needs steady support and a therapist who follows their lead. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical exercises to accept difficult feelings and move toward values-based action, which can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation. Existential therapy invites conversations about meaning, choice, and responsibility, useful for people wrestling with big life questions or a sense of emptiness.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to try techniques and see what fits. Sessions may mix client-centered listening with mindful exercises or ACT practices, and goals are adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten commute time, and let someone join from different locations when needed. It also allows for flexible check-ins and using mindfulness or ACT exercises between sessions to practice skills in daily routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does James focus on in sessions?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, anger, stress, sleep problems, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and life transitions. Additional areas include ADHD, bipolar concerns, and identity-related topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered style that keeps each person’s goals central. He mixes practical skills work with reflective conversations and asks for feedback each session.
What kind of clinical background does he have?
He has 15 years of experience and combines psychotherapy with philosophical counseling when appropriate. He also offers personality and intelligence testing when relevant to the work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work for sessions?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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