David Gibbs, LMHC, LPCC

David Gibbs is a licensed mental health professional with more than 20 years of experience working in mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring conditions. He is licensed in Ohio as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and in Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). In Florida he also holds certification as an addiction professional and is a qualified supervisor. These credentials reflect his years of clinical training and practice across settings.

Gibbs has provided care in a range of environments, from home-based crisis stabilization to nonprofit and private practice settings, bringing practical experience in both direct treatment and program development. He has presented at local and national conferences on topics related to mental health and substance use, focusing on how these issues affect communities. He is the author of the self-published book Humbug to Happiness, which extends his belief that everyone deserves to pursue a life of greater well-being.

Known for working with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, and a broad range of other challenges, he draws on multiple therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each person. His practice emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies to help clients move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

David Gibbs uses several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT helps clients clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action toward goals - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors, which can help with depression, anxiety, sleep concerns, and many everyday challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR is a trauma-focused method designed to help people process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gibbs works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to create a personalized plan rather than using a single method exclusively.

Online therapy with David Gibbs is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These options make it easier for people to access therapy from different locations, fit sessions into busy lives, and maintain momentum between appointments.