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Aleta Gibbs

LPC

Aleta Gibbs, LPC

Therapist in Virginia

Aleta is a LPC therapist in Virginia.

  • 4+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Addictions
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About Aleta

Aleta Gibbs is a licensed therapist who supports people working through complex emotional experiences and life challenges. She focuses on helping clients build resilience and practical coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and the effects of trauma, creating a space where healing and growth can unfold.

Drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she offers a compassionate and collaborative approach that centers each person’s unique story and strengths. Her practice emphasizes trauma-informed care and gentle guidance to help clients increase self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen personal agency when facing transitions or self-esteem struggles.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Aleta blends professional expertise with genuine empathy to walk alongside clients through difficult experiences. Whether someone seeks support for relationships, recovery, or navigating life changes, she aims to empower individuals to develop sustainable skills and meaningful progress toward their goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Remote Care

Aleta uses evidence-based approaches that focus on practical skill building and trauma-informed support. One approach emphasizes teaching coping and stress-management skills so clients can better handle anxiety, daily pressures, and triggers related to addiction or chronic stress. Another approach centers on trauma-informed strategies that help clients develop emotional regulation, process difficult memories at a manageable pace, and restore a sense of safety in relationships and daily life. These methods are grounded in research and tailored to each person’s needs.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Aleta works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most effective, adjusting techniques over time to ensure a good fit and steady progress toward the client’s objectives.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy increases flexibility and accessibility for people balancing work, family, or health concerns. Working with licensed professionals in this way can make it easier to maintain consistent care, try different formats to see what works best, and fit therapy into a busy life without sacrificing quality of connection.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Aleta Gibbs have?

Aleta Gibbs has 4 years of experience.

Is Aleta Gibbs a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: VA LPC 0701011490.

In which languages does Aleta Gibbs provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Aleta Gibbs located?

She is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Aleta Gibbs as my therapist?

You can work with Aleta Gibbs through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Aleta Gibbs work with international clients?

Aleta Gibbs does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Aleta Gibbs cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

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