David Gibbs, LMHC, LPCC

Florida · 20 years in practice

David Gibbs is a mental health counselor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or substance use concerns.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH6495 · expires March 2027
LPCC, Ohio: E.1100008 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1063600674 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About David

David Gibbs is a mental health counselor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or substance use concerns. He writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. David brings two decades of counseling experience to conversations about life changes and emotional strain.

He trained and worked in a range of settings, from home-based crisis stabilization to nonprofit programs and independent practice.

Background and approach

That background shaped his interest in both mental health and substance use, and he has presented on those topics at local and national events. He is licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio.

In sessions he draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior strategies, client-centered care, and EMDR. He focuses on helping people notice what matters to them, reduce unhelpful patterns, and learn skills to manage strong emotions and cravings. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented so people can try new ways of coping right away.

David also works with parenting concerns, intimacy-related worries, ADHD challenges, identity and LGBT issues, and career or purpose questions. He paid specific attention to addiction, attachment and abandonment wounds, and feelings such as guilt, shame, and emptiness. The aim is to help people build clearer boundaries, healthier routines, and stronger self-understanding.

He authored Humbug to Happiness as an extension of his belief that people deserve a more joyful life. For someone seeking steady, experienced guidance, he offers practical skills, steady listening, and collaborative planning.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
LGBT
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Jealousy
Life purpose
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches David names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult; online sessions can use values exercises and homework to reinforce that work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors; it pairs well with short between-session assignments and in-session role plays over video or phone. EMDR is used to help process distressing memories and reactions by combining focused recollection with guided bilateral stimulation techniques that can be adapted for remote sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, history, and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. If something doesn’t feel useful, adjustments are made together so the plan stays practical and manageable.

Online formats offer real flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and screen-share worksheets. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is low or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to check in between sessions. These options make it simpler to maintain consistency and to use tools in real life as challenges arise.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does David address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and addictions, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are straightforward and collaborative, with a focus on practical skills, values work, and noticing patterns that get in the way of goals.

What background does he bring to therapy?

He has more than 20 years of counseling experience across home-based crisis work, nonprofit programs, and independent practice, plus national and local presentations on mental health and substance use.

What credentials and where is he based?

He holds Florida LMHC and Ohio LPCC licenses and practices from Florida.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

David meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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