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Aleta Gibbs
Experience
4 years
Based in
Virginia
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Virginia

Aleta Gibbs

LPC

Therapist focused on practical healing

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Virginia · 0701011490
NPI
1861059628

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  • Evidence-based techniques
  • Trauma informed care
  • Practical coping skills

About Aleta

Aleta Gibbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She focuses on practical steps that people can use day to day. Her style is compassionate and collaborative, with attention to each person's history and strengths.

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build resilience and coping skills. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk through what feels overwhelming and to try small, useful changes. The work emphasizes emotional regulation, clearer self-understanding, and building routines that support recovery and stability.

Aleta pays attention to trauma and how past events shape current reactions. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can name hard experiences and work toward relief. The approach treats symptoms like anxiety and addictive behaviors as things that can change with new skills and supports.

Her background centers on helping people find their own strengths and use those strengths to make changes they choose. She values collaboration and helps clients set realistic goals. Over time, clients work on patterns and practical strategies for daily life.

Aleta practices in Virginia and brings four years of counseling experience to her work. She conducts sessions in English and asks prospective clients to confirm current session options before booking. To begin, clients use the platform's Start Therapy button and complete a brief matching questionnaire.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques work online

Aleta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional regulation. One common approach emphasizes learning concrete coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. These methods help people regain control over daily reactions and reduce overwhelming symptoms.

Another commonly used approach targets addictive behaviors and patterns by identifying triggers and building alternative routines. This work involves setting achievable goals, tracking patterns, and practicing new responses to cravings or urges. It aims to replace unhelpful behaviors with sustainable habits over time.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide what to try first. Adjustments are made based on how a client responds, so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins that work around work or caregiving schedules. It can also let clients focus on shorter skill-practice sessions when that fits their routine better.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Aleta help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, and chronic illness or caregiving stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and compassionate. She focuses on practical skills, emotional regulation, and building resilience through small, realistic changes.

What is her professional experience?

She has four years of counseling experience working with people facing complex emotional challenges. That experience informs a straightforward, skill-based approach.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Virginia.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I start a therapy relationship?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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