Dr. Justin Gibson LPC

The first few sessions are about getting to know each other and creating a solid foundation for the work we do together. It's important for me to know your journey towards healing thus far, the accomplishments you have made, the strengths and talents you draw from and some of challenges or barriers you have faced. I ask about history; I ask about the present and I ask about expectations for therapy. Goals are not always necessary in therapy, but it can be helpful in the beginning stages of therapy to ensure we're on the right track. These goals can also change over time so it's my role to continue to assess progress collaboratively with each person I work with.

My foundation is trauma-informed, culturally attuned, and evidence based. My training was primarily rooted in humanistic and cognitive behavioral theories, which I pull heavily from in my work. I have specialized training in behavioral sleep medicine and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, but my integrative approach and my various trainings allow me the opportunity to pull from the evidence base on what's most effective in working with your concerns. What works varies from person to person, just like each person is unique unto themselves.

• Georgia, Licensed Professional Counselor, 29025