Tess Gibbs, LPC

Tess Gibbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship problems, and depression. Tess aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and steady for people who are uncertain where to begin.

She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation rather than using a single approach for everyone. Tess uses clear, practical strategies and listens closely to what matters most to the client. Sessions are meant to feel respectful and compassionate while moving toward concrete goals.

Her work includes helping people cope with life changes and improve motivation and confidence. Tess also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She supports those exploring life purpose, self-love, and issues often faced by women and young adults.

Tess draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behaviors that keep stress and anxiety alive. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace. Together these approaches give structure and human connection in sessions.

People who want straightforward feedback, practical tools, and a respectful listener tend to fit well with her style. Tess encourages small, doable steps and works alongside clients as they build stronger coping skills and clearer direction.

How Tess Uses CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

Tess uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on small, testable changes to reduce anxiety and lift mood. She also relies on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes empathetic listening and follows the client’s lead to build trust and clarity.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Tess will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together the client and therapist decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls work well for interactive skill practice and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let clients share thoughts between longer sessions or connect when typing feels more natural. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between meetings.