Dr. Deborah Gipple

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 23 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Deborah

Dr. Deborah Gipple welcomes people seeking support for a wide range of life challenges and emotional concerns.

Background and approach

She meets clients where they are and accompanies them through change, offering encouragement and practical skills to navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, and other struggles. With a focus on helping clients find strengths and solutions, she combines problem-focused techniques with compassionate guidance.

Dr. Gipple holds a Ph.D. in Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina, license number NC LCMHC 6466.

Over 23 years of practice she has worked with children, teens, and adults, applying approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused strategies, and Trauma-Focused work. Her background includes addressing issues like attachment and family of origin concerns, codependency, addiction-related questions, parenting, career transitions, and sexual assault recovery.

She frames therapy as a collaborative journey, offering a nonjudgmental space and using clinical skills to support coping, decision making, and lasting communication improvements. Scheduling is available midweek, and sessions are arranged to match each person’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your needs

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and many practical life challenges by teaching concrete skills for managing symptoms and making different choices.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their feelings and values. This approach can be useful for building self-awareness, improving self-esteem, and navigating personal transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals and preferences, then adapts techniques from CBT, client-centered work, mindfulness, solution-focused methods, or trauma-focused strategies as needed to fit the client's situation.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy weeks, support people who prefer remote work, and allow practical scheduling within the therapist's midweek availability.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting, career issues, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related topics such as attachment issues, codependency, and sexual assault recovery.

How would sessions feel in terms of therapeutic style?

The approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness tools, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused methods to support coping, problem solving, and personal growth.

What is the clinician's professional background?

The therapist has a Ph.D. in Mental Health Counseling and brings 23 years of counseling experience working with children, teens, and adults on a wide range of issues.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

The therapist is licensed as an LCMHC in North Carolina, holding license number NC LCMHC 6466.

Can I work with this therapist in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English only, and the therapist is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients may connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

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

What steps start the process of working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyDissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English