- Client-centered
- CBT informed
- Focus on relationships
About Tess
Tess Gibbs is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with five years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or life transitions. Tess aims to make the first step feel doable and offers steady support through that process.
Her approach is warm and respectful. She listens first and then tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation. Clients can expect straightforward, practical talk about what’s getting in the way and small steps to try between sessions.
Tess uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in each person’s goals and experience. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors that reduce distress.
She helps with relationship concerns and communication problems by focusing on clearer expression and mutual understanding. Tess also addresses issues like guilt, shame, isolation, and struggles with self-worth in ways that connect feelings to daily choices.
Workplace stress, questions about life purpose, and challenges common to young adults are part of her focus. Tess supports people navigating forgiveness, building self-love, and adjusting to significant life changes. She encourages steady progress and practical strategies that fit into busy lives.
How these approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following each person’s lead. The therapist provides acceptance and empathy so clients can find their own goals and pace. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT is useful for practical problems like stress, sleep disruption, and activity avoidance.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which ideas and exercises fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change, and the plan is adjusted together.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy schedule, makes it easier to join from different locations, or allows shorter check-ins when time is limited. Discuss your routine and what you need, and the therapist will help make sessions match everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tess help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like guilt, shame, and loneliness.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is respectful and person-focused. She listens first, then tailors conversations and practical steps to each person’s needs.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience helping people manage mood, anxiety, motivation, and life transitions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
She is not currently working with international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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