It was Irvin Yalom who said something to the effect that "psychotherapy is like a dress rehearsal for life". With this said, it is my intention to not only offer you support in therapy but to also help you generalize the skills you learn in therapy and apply them in your outside life and relationships. I specialize in anger, depression, and anxiety management for adults and adolescents. I also enjoy working with highly intelligent adults and teens who have a difficult time adjusting and adapting socially. This includes working with individuals on the high functioning end of the Autism scale.
I employ many different therapeutic techniques such as client centered, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Existential. I try to offer a balance of insight and sensitivity to each client and family that I see, and get client feedback each session.
Given my training in philosophy, I also offer philosophical counseling when relevant. This includes incorporating the philosophical works of Nietzsche, Sartre, Schopenhauer, Kant, Yalom, Spinoza, Heidegger, etc. I can also administer various personality and intelligence tests.
Professional experience
15 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
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Written on Aug 22, 2020 after therapy with James for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
James is a deep listener who offers helpful reflections, feedback and advice. I find him to be a safe and relatable person to speak with!
Written on Jun 04, 2020 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
James is great he reaches out and I have a hard time responding in a timely manner but he is always there if I need to talk I appreciate him being available and all the exercises he provides me with the hey have helped a lot with stress and dealing with things I can’t change.
Written on May 05, 2020 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
James is a great listener and has helped me through so much! Highly recommend him!
Written on Jun 05, 2019 after therapy with James for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I really appreciate his vibe, because he's a good listener and easy to talk to. He makes me feel calm. I feel accepted and comfortable when I talk to him. I suffer from Bipolar disorder so I was stressed about what decisions to make for my career and life. He gave me guidance that felt like a weight came off my shoulders.
Written on Apr 20, 2019 after therapy with James for 6 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
So far really good. He responds quickly which is very important for me.
Written on Mar 26, 2019 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, and anger management
James is wonderful. He is very attentive and offers many simple solutions to very complicated problems. I am very grateful to have had him as my counselor as we had many things in common, that on their own, were very helpful to me.
Written on Mar 25, 2019 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
James is a fantastic councilor, he really does listen and work with me to try and help find a way to explain things that make sense in my head not just his.
Written on Jan 05, 2018 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger, and career
James has had a great impact in my life. He listens and is very respectful of my needs. He has been super supportive through my anxiety journey!
Written on Dec 29, 2017 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
His is highly recommendable, to anyone who needs help and his strategy of helping others really works if you follow the steps given to you.
Written on Jul 29, 2017 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and anger
It's been a very good experience so far. James is very quick to respond, a good listener and provides good insights and ideas.
Written on Jun 06, 2017 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related
James is a great fit for what I need. Armed with knowledge of philosophy and mindfulness techniques, he is a valuable companion in my journey to self improvement.
Written on May 22, 2017 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related, and self esteem
James is a great person to talk to. Very encouraging and with insightful questions, he helps to see things in a different way and gives takeaway things to think about.
Written on Apr 25, 2017 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career
James is very helpful, understanding and listens to everything you have to say! Highly recommend!
Written on Apr 25, 2017 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and self esteem
Wonderful counsellor! Thanks so much, James!!
Written on Apr 18, 2017 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, self esteem, and career
So far, my experience with Jim has been a positive one. We are just beginning our journey together, but he seems to be interested in going at the pace and style I am comfortable with. He's offered very helpful guidance and checks in when I'm slow to respond. Jim definitely embodies the characteristics of a caring and devoted counselor.
Written on Apr 17, 2017 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, self esteem, and career
James has been of great help while I needed some temporary counseling to get through the aftermath of a breakup. He is a wonderful listener and really tries to understand the feelings and the experience of the person he listens to. While this was not my first counseling experience, it was the first online one. Following my sessions with James, I would not hesitate to re-subscribe.
Written on Mar 27, 2017 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and self esteem
James is absolutely awesome! I'm able to be open and honest without feeling judged. James helps me realize things that I often overlook, and assists me in processing situations and emotions as they arise. I feel heard and understood. James always responds to messages timely. I'm very grateful that I was matched with James, and I highly recommend him! Thank you for your help, James!
Written on Mar 26, 2017 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, and intimacy-related
James is a really good counsellor. He has great attention to detail and provides excellent insight into yourself during sessions.
Written on Mar 24, 2017 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
James Gibb is one of the best and most straightforward, down to earth therapists I've ever encountered. He's very professional, but still knows how to speak your lingo. I recommend James to anyone struggling with relationship or depression issues. He's absolutely amazing :)
Written on Mar 24, 2017 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and relationship
Jim has been helping me for a few weeks now and he is excellent. Very understanding and helps me to focus in on my issues. His non-judgmental and relaxed style is exactly what I need but he also pushes when appropriate to get to the root of the problem.
In short, he is excellent.
Written on Mar 15, 2017 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I'm so pleased to have been matched to James. His patient and laid-back style has been an invaluable help to me over the past few weeks. I'd recommend him to anyone, but especially intelligent and philosophical individuals seeking a more meaningful life. He's not phased by complex and long-term problems, either.
Written on Mar 13, 2017 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, grief, intimacy-related, and self esteem
James is a careful listener and remembers each detail you mentioned. He has a great sense of understanding your situation and constantly reconfirms what you are describing to reaffirm he understands. Talking to James feels as you have someone holding your hand while you walk through the path of life. Despite the time zone differences, James always adjust his schedule to mine, and I really appreciate it.
Written on Mar 12, 2017 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning relationship, family, and self esteem
I'm very happy to have been paired with James, he understands me and pushes me into the right direction.
Written on Feb 22, 2017 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Great advice.
Written on Jan 28, 2017 after therapy with James for 2 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar
James is empathetic, a careful and patient listener, and highly responsive. I'm really happy with the sessions that we've had and look forward to more.
Written on Jan 25, 2017 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, sleeping, and self esteem
James is a good listener and he reads everything I text very carefully, analyzes and comments on them. It is more like talking to a friend who knows what questions to ask to help him and even yourself to understand the situation better.
Written on Jan 24, 2017 after therapy with James for 3 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, and self esteem
I've been happy for the validation and support James offers, and the way he asks questions that lead me to my own answers. He makes me feel heard. Thanks Jim!
Written on Jan 08, 2017 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, self esteem, and career
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