- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- Attachment work
About Robin
Dr. Robin Gibbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She holds a PhD in psychology from Grand Canyon University of Arizona and a master’s degree in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University. She works with common young adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
Dr. Gibbs uses practical talk-based approaches to help people pin down what feels unmanageable. Sessions focus on the problems people bring in and on skills they can use between meetings. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on acceptance and mindfulness-based methods to reduce struggle with strong feelings.
Attachment-based and emotionally-focused work appear when relationship patterns or past connections matter most. That helps when issues around abandonment, codependency, communication, or commitment keep repeating. She also brings a client-centered stance, listening for what a person most needs to change or understand about themselves.
Her background includes training in counseling and psychology and earlier study in administration of justice. Over her career she has supported people facing divorce and separation, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care questions, and trauma-related concerns. She has worked with adults and younger clients in a variety of settings.
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted. Dr. Gibbs asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to get started.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them and committing to actions linked to personal values; it can help with anxiety, stress, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns formed early in life and how they show up now, which can help with codependency, abandonment fears, and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what methods make sense based on goals, preferences, and the issues you bring. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made or priorities change.
The therapist's profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around school, work, or caregiving because they can remove travel time or fit a shorter check-in during a break. Online work also lets therapists use exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices during or between meetings to build skills over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, and depression. Additional areas include abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from ACT and CBT. Sessions typically include talking through problems and practicing skills to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience and holds a PhD in psychology and a master’s in Counseling.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices there.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original profile does not specify which session formats are offered. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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