LMHC, LPCC
David Gibbs, LMHC, LPCC
- Experience20 years
- LocationFlorida
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About David
David Gibbs is a licensed counselor practicing in Florida who brings two decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction-related concerns, relationship and intimacy struggles, trauma, grief, ADHD, and a broad range of life transitions.
Background and approach
He combines compassion with practical strategies to help clients move toward clearer priorities, improved coping, and greater balance in daily life. Gibbs has worked across settings from crisis stabilization in clients' homes to nonprofit programs and independent practice, which informs a flexible, real-world approach to care.
He draws on evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and client-centered techniques to tailor work to each person’s needs. Over 20 years he has developed experience addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges and has presented at local and national conferences on these topics.
He is credentialed as an LMHC and an LPCC and has authored a self-published book titled Humbug to Happiness that expands on his belief that people deserve more fulfilling, happier lives.
Online Approaches and Practical Benefits
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning to respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problems with sleep or concentration. EMDR is a trauma-informed approach that facilitates processing of distressing memories and can reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms when appropriate.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process rather than a one-time decision. The clinician collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors a blend of methods that fits the individual situation and evolves as progress unfolds.
Online sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited access to in-person care. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice skills between sessions, and receive support from licensed professionals in a format that suits the client's routine and comfort level.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
What David can help with
David Gibbs works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief.
How David approaches therapy
David's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 20 years of clinical experience.