About James
James Gibb helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He works with issues like trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. James follows practical goals so clients can use what they learn in daily life.
He blends straightforward talk with reflective listening. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and small steps to get there. He uses a mix of acceptance work, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and client-centered listening.
How James works
James has 15 years of clinical experience and holds LCPC and LPC credentials. He practices in Illinois and also accepts international clients for online work. Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
He often brings philosophical ideas into sessions when they help a person think differently about meaning, choice, or values. Testing for personality and intelligence is available when it will make treatment clearer. Appointments are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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James lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What James works with
The areas below are the ones James selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Registers | LCPC, LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
How his approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by moving attention to meaningful actions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and providing an understanding presence so clients can find their own solutions; it suits people who want a reflective, nonjudgmental space to sort things out. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep, focus, and emotion regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then try methods that fit the client's needs. This makes sessions collaborative and adaptable as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different routines. Video is useful for real-time interaction and longer sessions, phone can fit quicker check-ins or lower bandwidth, live chat works for short focused exchanges, and text messaging is handy for brief updates between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for people juggling work, caregiving, or travel.
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