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LCMHC

Gerald Ziemba, LCMHC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Gerald

Gerald Ziemba is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who brings 25 years of clinical and school counseling experience to his work.

Background and approach

He blends client-centered listening with evidence-based strategies to address stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, career matters, and coping with life changes. His years in the field have included helping people navigate parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and issues related to multicultural concerns and prejudice.

Ziemba’s style is warm, interactive, and respectful, emphasizing sensitivity and a non-stigmatizing stance. He draws from cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs.

Clients can expect an approach that balances practical skills with exploration of values and goals, aimed at fostering greater clarity, coping ability, and forward movement. He offers services in English and provides sessions through a variety of online formats to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the person’s perspective guides the work; online sessions using this approach emphasize listening, validation, and collaborative goal setting to help clarify values and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; delivered remotely, CBT often includes skill-building exercises, thought records, and problem-solving tailored to issues like anxiety, sleep disturbance, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of internal experience, which can help with emotional regulation, rumination, and coping with trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, and will adapt techniques over time as needs change. This helps ensure the work is practical and personally meaningful rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These formats support ongoing practice between sessions, allow for quick check-ins when needed, and make it possible for many people to access licensed professionals without travel.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, trauma and abuse, ADHD, self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is warm and interactive, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to create practical, individualized plans.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of experience as a therapist and school counselor, working across a broad range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the credential LCMHC with license NC LCMHC 3043 and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
In what session formats can clients work with him?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Trauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFirst responder issuesJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Gerald can help with

Gerald Ziemba works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem.

Gerald works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems.

How Gerald approaches therapy

Gerald's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Gerald is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina.

Therapy style

Gerald aims to support and empower you.