LCPC, LPC
James Gibb, LCPC, LPC
- Experience15 years
- LocationIllinois
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
- Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About James
James Gibb brings a practical, skills-focused approach to therapy while honoring the deeper questions that shape a person’s life.
Background and approach
He works with adults and adolescents, concentrating on anger, depression, and anxiety management, and often supports highly intelligent teens and adults who struggle with social adjustment - including those on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum. He aims to help clients translate the insights and strategies developed in therapy into everyday relationships and real-world situations.
He draws on a variety of methods to tailor treatment to each person, including Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral techniques, and Existential Therapy. Sessions blend reflective exploration with practical skill-building, and he solicits client feedback at each meeting to maintain collaborative care.
With training in philosophy, he also offers philosophical counseling when relevant, integrating ideas from thinkers such as Nietzsche, Sartre, Schopenhauer, Kant, Yalom, Spinoza, and Heidegger to illuminate values, meaning, and life choices. James holds LCPC and LPC credentials, which indicate he is a licensed counselor.
He is able to administer a range of personality and intelligence assessments when testing can help clarify diagnosis or guide treatment planning.
Therapeutic approaches for effective online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and develop practical behaviors that align with those values. ACT emphasizes learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client’s perspective leads the work. This approach promotes self-exploration and strengthens self-esteem, which can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-worth issues, and emotional processing.
Existential Therapy explores larger questions about meaning, choice, and responsibility, helping people facing life changes, grief, or feelings of emptiness to find direction and purpose. James Gibb integrates philosophical ideas when relevant to deepen reflection and clarify values.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as therapy progresses.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support while adapting to each client’s life and availability.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
Illinois, Oregon
Languages
English
What James can help with
James Gibb works with clients on stress and anxiety, anger management, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
James works with highly intelligent adults and teens who have a difficult time adjusting and adapting socially.
How James approaches therapy
James's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
James is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois, with 15 years of clinical experience.