Tess Gibbs

Practical guidance with compassionate care

LPC Georgia

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Tess

Tess Gibbs is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with five years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She draws on practical strategies and a compassionate stance to help clients build confidence, improve motivation, and navigate life transitions.

Background and approach

Tess focuses on listening without judgment and tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Her work also covers self-esteem, communication challenges, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, women's issues, workplace concerns, and difficulties common in young adulthood.

Tess emphasizes respect and sensitivity while supporting clients through change, offering guidance and collaborative problem-solving aimed at clearer goals and healthier daily routines. She aims to make the process of seeking help feel manageable and encouraging, meeting people where they are as they work toward greater fulfillment.

Approaches and Online Support Tailored to You

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. It uses collaborative, structured techniques to develop practical skills that can improve daily functioning and emotional regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and a nonjudgmental relationship, helping people feel heard while exploring values, self-worth, and personal goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Tess works collaboratively to determine what combination of methods best suits each person's needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts her style over time based on progress and ongoing feedback so the plan stays aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from home or another convenient location, choose real-time conversations or messaging as needed, and fit consistent care into busy lives while working toward clearer goals and improved coping skills.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?

Tess works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, women's issues, workplace issues, and young adult concerns.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

She uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to combine empathetic listening with practical strategies for changing thought and behavior patterns.

How much experience does she have?

Tess has five years of professional counseling experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LPC licensed in Georgia with licence number GA LPC LPC015631 and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English