Tess Gibbs, LPC

Tess Gibbs is a Georgia-licensed therapist with five years of clinical experience who focuses on helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation concerns. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), she combines professional training with a compassionate, respectful approach to meet each client where they are. She has worked with clients who are coping with life changes and aims to support growth in confidence, self-love, and purpose.

Tess tailors conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs of each person, adapting her style to fit individual goals and preferences. She emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in her work and seeks to create an environment in which people feel heard and valued. By framing therapy as a collaborative process, she helps clients build skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and repairing relationships.

Tess recognizes that starting therapy requires courage, and she positions herself as a steady source of support throughout that journey. Her practice centers on practical tools and thoughtful dialogue designed to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experiences and goals guide the process. In this approach Tess prioritizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore values, build self-understanding, and strengthen self-worth in ways that feel authentic to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps clients identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Tess uses CBT techniques to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while teaching coping strategies that can improve daily functioning and mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Tess partners with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and connect from different locations. These formats support continuity of care and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that are convenient and accessible while working with a licensed professional.