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Harold Gibson
Experience
5 years
Based in
Texas
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Texas

Harold Gibson

LPC

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Texas · 88553
NPI
1194576066

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  • Addictions help
  • Relationship support
  • Self esteem work

About Harold

Harold Gibson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage addictions, relationship struggles, family conflict, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. He aims to create a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate space for people to talk through hard problems.

Harold adapts conversations and care to fit each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. He emphasizes practical steps to improve confidence and everyday coping. Sessions are grounded in clear goals and straightforward talk about what is working and what needs to change.

He also addresses issues that often sit beneath bigger problems, such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and communication breakdowns. He helps with practical challenges like money stress, navigating divorce or separation, and coping with impulsivity or infidelity.

For people facing guilt, shame, isolation, or questions about life purpose, he offers steady support and problem-solving. He works to empower people to make manageable changes and to build healthier habits over time.

If you want to start, expect a collaborative process where the plan is adjusted as progress unfolds. Harold encourages asking questions early so the work feels relevant and manageable from the first session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Harold uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and problem solving. One approach emphasizes building coping skills and measurable steps to manage addictive behaviors and impulsivity, helping people replace unhelpful habits with healthier routines. Another approach centers on interpersonal patterns and attachment concerns, helping people understand relationship cycles and practice clearer communication to reduce conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Harold will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress or challenges appear so the therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Discuss which format would best fit your routine and comfort level so sessions can be arranged to work with your everyday responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Harold commonly address?

He works with addictions, relationship and family conflict, self-esteem struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. He also helps with related issues like abandonment, attachment, and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and everyday steps. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs and paced to match what feels manageable.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience helping people with addictions, confidence, relationship issues, and other concerns listed on his profile.

What credentials and location apply to his practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.

What session formats are used?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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