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Helping people build resilience and coping skills

Aleta Gibbs, LPC

4 years in practice · based in Virginia · sessions in English · online only

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About Aleta

Aleta Gibbs is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Her work often centers on building coping skills and resilience to handle day-to-day pressure.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims for a calm, collaborative tone in sessions. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person in front of her, and steps are chosen to fit each person’s goals.

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Background and approach

Sessions move at a steady, realistic pace so clients can try new strategies and report back on what worked. Gibbs pays close attention to how past experiences shape current struggles. She helps people name patterns, manage strong emotions, and reduce behaviors that get in the way of recovery.

That practical focus is balanced with empathy and steady support. Her background includes four years of clinical practice as an LPC, working with a range of stress- and trauma-related concerns. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and codependency when they affect daily life.

Sessions are offered in English and provided through multiple online formats. Prospective clients can begin by using the site’s matching process and scheduling tools to set up a first appointment.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Many of the techniques used are evidence-based and focus on clear skills people can practice. One common approach is skills-based therapy that teaches emotion regulation, stress management, and coping strategies. These are practical tools for anxiety, burnout, and strong reactions after trauma.

Another frequent focus is trauma-informed work that helps people make sense of past hurt and reduce its impact on daily life. This includes identifying patterns, learning ways to calm the nervous system, and building safer responses to triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will listen to the person’s needs and goals, try methods that fit, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process lets both people see what works and change course when needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick updates between sessions, or more flexible scheduling. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving, and day-to-day life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also works with related issues like attachment problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and codependency.

What is the therapy style and approach?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and emotional regulation. Conversations emphasize workable steps the client can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with stress- and trauma-related issues. That time has focused on helping people develop resilience and handle daily challenges.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

She practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, in Virginia. Sessions are offered remotely to people within the therapist's supported region.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen plan and scheduling.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The platform will guide you through the steps.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Virginia
Languages
English