David Gibbs
Practical, skills-based therapy with compassionate care
LMHC, LPCC Florida
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About David
David Gibbs brings two decades of clinical experience to his work as a licensed mental health counselor and clinical counselor. He helps people navigating stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and other life transitions by combining practical skills with compassion and clear guidance.
Background and approach
David’s background includes work in mental health, substance use, and co-occurring conditions across home-based crisis stabilization, nonprofit and personal settings, and independent practice. He integrates cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-based and client-centered methods to create therapy that is both goal-oriented and person-focused.
David has also trained in trauma-focused methods such as EMDR and uses mindfulness-informed and DBT techniques when they fit a person’s needs. Outside clinical work he authored Humbug to Happiness, a self-published book that reflects his belief that people deserve lives of greater fulfillment and well-being.
David is licensed in Florida and Ohio, and he draws on a long history of presenting on mental health and substance use at local and national conferences. He offers a pragmatic, empathetic approach that aims to help clients build skills, clarify values, and move toward meaningful change.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
David frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress and mood problems and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday difficulties. ACT emphasizes values, acceptance, and committed action, helping people clarify what matters to them and build a meaningful life even when difficult feelings persist.He also draws on client-centered principles that prioritize listening, empathy, and collaboration to shape the direction of treatment. Determining the best approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to consider their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, then tailor techniques and pacing accordingly.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it possible to access care from different locations and at varied times. This flexibility supports people who need adaptable scheduling or who prefer written or audio interactions, while maintaining a focus on building skills, processing difficult experiences, and moving toward personal goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English