David Gibbs

David Gibbs welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and questions about purpose and self-worth. David writes plainly and aims to make sessions feel practical and direct for someone juggling a busy life.

David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio. He has 20 years of counseling experience across mental health, substance use, and co-occurring issues. His background includes work in home-based crisis stabilization, nonprofit programs, private practice, and public presentations at local and national conferences.

He draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. That can include Trauma-Focused Therapy to address past hurt, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, and Client-Centered methods that follow the person’s pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used when practical skills and behavior change are helpful.

David also wrote a self-published book, Humbug to Happiness, which expands on his belief that everyone deserves a life with more joy and meaning. He combines real-world experience with straightforward strategies designed to help people manage symptoms and make clearer choices.

Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Florida. People interested in working with him are encouraged to review options and scheduling details when they start the process.

Approaches that translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy is designed to gently address the impact of past painful events and reduce how much those memories interfere with daily life. It often combines talking with structured techniques to help people feel safer and more in control. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It focuses on building willingness and practical action. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and pace, with the therapist following the client’s lead and reflecting what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust plans as progress is made so sessions fit the person’s needs.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It also lets people use approaches like skill practice, exposure exercises, and values-based planning in the spot where daily life happens, making it easier to try new tools between meetings.