Tess Gibbs , LPC

Tess Gibbs is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, and the ups and downs of life changes. Tess aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people feel heard and understood.

Her approach is practical and person-centered. Conversations begin with what matters most to the client and move toward clear, manageable goals. Tess adapts sessions to each person's needs and pace instead of following a one-size-fits-all plan.

She draws on client-centered therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and build trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that worsen mood or anxiety. Together these approaches support problem solving and emotional coping.

Tess often helps people with workplace stress, communication problems, feelings of isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love. She also offers support around forgiveness, guilt and shame, and issues commonly reported by young adults. Women's issues are included among the areas she addresses.

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Tess encourages small, achievable steps and regular check-ins to track progress. She welcomes people who are ready to take that first step toward clearer thinking and steadier emotions.

How client-centered and CBT work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the client name goals and next steps. This approach helps people feel understood and more able to try changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short exercises and practical tools to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress when people want concrete strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tess treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help identify whether listening-based work, CBT techniques, or a mix fits best. Goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs guide the plan so clients take steps that feel doable.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer talk sessions and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, reflective prompts, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, school, or a busy schedule.