- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Trauma-informed care
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 explains problems plainly and focuses on practical coping strategies people can use between sessions. Her style is calm and collaborative and she aims to help clients feel more steady in day-to-day life.
Gibbs draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape sessions. She works with each person to identify small, realistic steps toward managing difficult feelings and behaviors. Conversations cover concrete skills like grounding, coping plans, and pacing changes so clients can try things out and report back.
Her approach is trauma-informed and centered on building resilience. Sessions include attention to emotional regulation and increasing self-awareness. The emphasis is on helping people notice patterns and make manageable changes rather than quick fixes.
Gibbs also supports people dealing with complex personal histories such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, and challenges related to chronic illness or caregiving. She addresses relationship patterns like codependency and work with people navigating nontraditional sexual cultures when that is relevant to their goals.
She practices in Virginia and has four years of clinical experience. Sessions are conducted in English. People interested in exploring therapy with her begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability.
How evidence-based tools translate to online care
Many of the evidence-based therapeutic techniques Aleta uses focus on teaching clear skills and changing daily habits. One common approach she uses emphasizes practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as grounding exercises, breathing techniques, and step-by-step plans for handling distressing moments. These skills help people manage symptoms between sessions and build confidence over time.Another approach centers on trauma-informed work that helps people understand reactions to painful experiences and develop stronger emotional regulation. This work often involves noticing patterns, practicing small changes, and strengthening self-awareness so symptoms become easier to manage in daily life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gibbs will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then tailor techniques together. That means adjustments are made as therapy unfolds, rather than a single fixed plan up front.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut out travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited. Discussing how sessions will be scheduled and what format works best happens during the initial matching and scheduling steps.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like abandonment and caregiving strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and collaborative, focused on practical coping skills and building resilience through evidence-based methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.