James Gibb, LCPC, LPC

Licensed in Illinois · 15 years in practice

James Gibb helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180008191 · expires March 2027
LPC, Oregon: C4642 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1437393824 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About James

James Gibb helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life changes. He supports those dealing with grief, trauma, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, career challenges, and issues related to ADHD and bipolar. He also works with people navigating LGBT concerns, relationship struggles, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.

James is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, and a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with 15 years of experience in Illinois.

Background and approach

He aims to make sessions practical and down to earth. Conversations focus on skills you can use between visits and steps you can try right away. His style blends listening with clear tools.

He uses client-centered methods to follow what matters to the person in the room. He also draws on mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. He brings existential ideas into work when people want to talk about meaning, choice, and life direction.

Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, achievable goals and track progress. Sessions can include discussion, short exercises, and homework to practice new ways of coping. James can meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Sessions are offered in English. International clients may be accepted. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling is arranged based on availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches James names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It teaches practical exercises to build willingness to feel uncomfortable while moving toward a chosen life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflecting what matters and helping them find their own solutions. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility. It can help when people are stuck on big questions about purpose or direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life demands and then try a few methods to see what fits. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are expected as the work unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation and exercises. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while keeping the focus on practical change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does James address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with life changes, grief, trauma, intimacy and relationship issues, sleeping problems, parenting and career concerns, ADHD, bipolar, and related challenges.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions balance listening and practical skills. He combines client-centered conversation with mindfulness and values-based exercises to help people take meaningful steps.

What is his background and experience?

He has 15 years of clinical experience and brings a philosophical perspective into therapy when helpful for questions of meaning and choice.

What credentials and location apply?

He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from Illinois.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what the client prefers.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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