- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Guilt and shame focus
About Tess
Tess Gibbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, depression, and life changes. Tess also addresses concerns such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Tess uses straightforward conversation to clarify what feels most urgent for each person. She adapts her approach to the issue at hand, drawing on client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in the client's perspective. She also incorporates ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy to look at unhelpful thoughts and patterns that keep problems stuck.
Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. Tess helps clients notice recurring thoughts, test them, and try small behavior changes to see what shifts. She will also explore how relationships and workplace stress feed into emotional struggles and confidence issues.
For people carrying guilt or shame, Tess helps name the feelings and examine their sources without rushing to judge. She offers ways to practice forgiveness of self and others, and to rebuild a sense of worth through small, steady choices.
Her style is direct and person-focused. To begin, prospective clients use the platform's matching process to schedule an initial session and discuss goals and next steps.
How her approaches shape online work
Tess draws on client-centered therapy, which centers the conversation on the client's perspective and priorities. That approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and to set goals that matter to them. It supports exploring guilt, shame, and relationship concerns in the client's own words.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to identify patterns in thinking and behavior that maintain anxiety or low mood. CBT-style work often involves testing thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and tracking what shifts over time. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and confidence work.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative part of the first sessions. Tess will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods based on the client's goals and preferences. She aims to help clients try ways of thinking and acting that fit their life and values.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can use conversation and CBT exercises just as effectively across remote sessions, and Tess will help plan session frequency and pacing around practical constraints.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside issues like relationship strain, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does Tess approach therapy in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversations and elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to name feelings, examine thoughts, and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tess has five years of professional experience as a counselor in Georgia.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and how do I start?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.