Jessica B. Gibson, LMHC
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I work with clients of all ages specializing in children, adolescences, and adults. Offering professional counseling services for all areas of life. My goal is to help my clients heal, grow, and promote change.
I am motivated by compassion and love for people as I work with everyday life concerns, life transitions, anxiety, depression, life skills, behavioral issues, complicated relationships, grief, spiritual concerns, and Christian faith.
My Speciality
Counseling is meant to be a safe place to process the pain and/or traumas of life. Counseling should be provided in a place where you feel comfortable, strengthened, and encouraged. My gaol is to provide empathy and support through whatever you might be going through.
As you process your pain, life circumstances, crisis, or whatever you might be seeking counseling for it is important to pay attention to your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. Bringing awareness to these three areas is the first step in promoting change and growth. The modalities I relate best with in my experience are a Person Centered approach to Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which implements mindfulness tools with traditional CBT. I also use techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which teaches the client how to accept their hardship and commit to making the changes necessary.
Biblical Worldview- As a Christian myself, I offer counseling with a biblical worldview lens without judgment or condemnation. If you are struggling with your faith, or need help spiritually I offer a non-bias opinion that is Christ led. I allow the client to have the input in this area; as much or as little direction as wanted or needed. There is also an option to incorporate prayer ministry when asked by client.
Child Centered Play Therapy
Children process through their primary language which is play. Play is essential to a Child's Development and an avenue to explore their emotions. In my experience, Play Therapy can be transformational in a child's life by helping them process the way they best know how, through PLAY! I am in the process of accumulating the requirements in becoming a Registered Play Therapist in the State of Florida. I have over 14 years of experience working with children and adolescents directly.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
This treatment is used for treating trauma or stuck areas of you life. ART is an evidence-based trauma-focused psychotherapy. ART is an approach to trauma recovery in 1 to 5 sessions. ART incorporates core components of trauma-focused psychotherapies including desensitization through imaginal exposure, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation.
Contact Jess
Please reach out if question about the counseling process or if you want to set up an appointment, contact via phone, email or text message.
386-237-7440