David Gibbs

David Gibbs is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with two decades of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and career questions. He aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for everyday life.

He draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical skills such as managing mood, improving sleep, reducing substance use, and building healthier ways to relate to others. He also supports people dealing with identity questions and LGBT concerns, and helps those facing life transitions or career crossroads.

David has worked in many settings over 20 years, including home-based crisis stabilization, nonprofit agencies, and private practice. That experience informs how he tailors sessions for different situations and pressures. He has also spoken at local and national conferences about mental health and substance abuse.

Clients can expect an easy-to-follow style that blends evidence-based techniques with a person-centered attitude. The work often includes teaching coping skills, practicing new behaviors, and reviewing progress week to week. He has written and self-published a book titled Humbug to Happiness that extends his views on building a happier life.

David is licensed in Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and in Ohio as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. His practice serves people in Florida and sessions are offered in English. Confirm current session options before booking.

How David's Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values while learning to accept uncomfortable feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and functioning; it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and sleep issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses the emotional impact of traumatic memories by using structured processing techniques to reduce distress from past events.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then recommend techniques from these approaches that fit the situation. Sessions may combine elements from different methods as needed, and adjustments are made based on how the client responds.

When planning online work, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and check in during short breaks. It also allows continuing work after a move or when outside the local area, while the therapist and client focus on practical strategies and skills that transfer to daily life.