James Gibb, LCPC, LPC

James Gibb is a licensed clinician who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life changes. He uses straightforward conversation to help clients learn skills they can use outside of sessions. He works with adults and adolescents and notes experience supporting people on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum. He balances practical strategies with reflective conversation. Sessions often include mindfulness exercises and values-based work drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person and then tailors the work to those goals. James also draws on existential ideas when clients want to look at meaning, choice, and responsibility in their lives. That can be useful for people wrestling with emptiness, life transitions, or questions about purpose. He says philosophy sometimes becomes part of the conversation when it helps a client make sense of their experience. Testing and assessment are available as part of his practice when helpful. He can administer personality and intelligence measures to clarify strengths and areas to target in therapy. James holds LCPC and LPC credentials and has practiced for 15 years in Illinois. He asks for feedback each session to make sure the work stays relevant and practical for the person in front of him.