Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Oregon
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Gibb is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He works with adults and adolescents to manage strong emotions and cope with life changes. He approaches therapy in a straightforward, practical way so clients can use what they learn outside of sessions.
He draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and mindfulness to help clients notice difficult thoughts and choose values-driven action. Client-centered work shapes sessions around each person's pace and preferences.
Background and approach
He also uses existential themes when questions about meaning and identity come up. James has 15 years of clinical experience and holds LCPC and LPC credentials. He offers a mix of short-term, solution-focused work and longer explorations depending on what the person needs.
Sessions often include skill practice, guided reflection, and goal-setting. People who struggle with anger, trauma, relationship problems, grief, sleep issues, or ADHD-related challenges may find his practical, down-to-earth style useful. He also supports concerns around parenting, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and identity issues for LGBT clients.
James sometimes integrates philosophical perspectives into conversation when it fits a person's interests. He can work with international clients and holds sessions in English using a variety of online formats.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in James's practice.
- 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 lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match what matters most. It is often used for anxiety, anger, and life transition work. Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person's own goals and timing, offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening to help people find their own solutions. Existential Therapy invites discussion of meaning, choice, and identity, which can help when someone feels stuck, empty, or unsure about life direction.Picking the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively to try methods that fit a person's needs and preferences. They check in regularly and adjust the focus based on what is helpful, whether that means skills practice, short-term problem solving, or deeper existential conversation.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and practice skills interactively. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a session needs to fit a work break. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, and options for people who prefer writing over talking.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does James focus on?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and client-centered. Sessions balance skill teaching, guided reflection, and collaborative goal-setting tailored to each person.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 15 years of experience working with adults and adolescents and combines different approaches to meet varied needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices with a base in Illinois.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.