I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in IL with many years of experience working in mental health counseling. I have worked with a diverse range of clients dealing with a variety of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, as well as relationship concerns. I have also helped many clients experiencing minority stress and or minority trauma. I approach therapy with a sensitivity and predilection for multicultural factors.
I have varied experience in multiple settings, including providing individual and group therapy at an inpatient hospital unit and an outpatient hospital unit; as well as providing individual and couples therapy at a private practice. I would describe my style as conversational, strengths based, insight-oriented, and fun. I am dedicated to creating a safe space for us to explore and gain insight while promoting self empowerment.
My clinical approach draws from Gestalt therapy and also incorporates Solution-Focused and mindfulness interventions. With me you can expect to be challenged to explore the origin of your problems, develop new awareness, identify pattern behaviors, work through unfinished business and create new strategies for change. Overall, I want to meet you where you’re at and collaborate to make sure our time together works best for you and your needs.
I value your courage in taking the next steps on your path to wellness. When you are ready, I am here to support and empower you along your journey.
"When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. " - Fred Rogers
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety LGBTQ+ related issues Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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He is very a good listener. It helps out a lot.
Written on Jun 04, 2026 after therapy with Troy for 3 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Troy listens and gives great suggestions on how I can better manage my emotional state. I would highly recommend him.
Written on May 29, 2026 after therapy with Troy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
I think this is a good start and I appreciate Troy for listening to what I had to say
Written on May 14, 2026 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
Very helpful, would recommend to anyone.
Written on May 10, 2026 after therapy with Troy for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He’s great. Listens to everything I have to say and always instills confidence in my growth.
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Troy for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
very kind, great listener, actively engaged.
Written on Oct 24, 2025 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Troy has been very helpful in dealing with my abuse history. I'm also Neuro divergent. Went over sexuality and other areas. It was conversationally therapy. Very comfortable.
Written on Sep 24, 2025 after therapy with Troy for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve had an incredibly positive experience working with Troy. He has been consistently supportive, reliable, and truly helpful throughout our sessions. His guidance has provided me with practical tools and insights that I’ve been able to apply in my daily life. I always feel heard, understood, and encouraged to grow.
I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a compassionate and effective therapist.
Written on Sep 05, 2025 after therapy with Troy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Troy was very insightful and helpful the few times we’ve talked
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
so good
Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Troy for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Troy responds very timely to any messages i send. I had some difficulties my first two appointments and he was accommodating. In the short time we’ve been working together he’s already made me look at some things differently
Written on Nov 21, 2024 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coaching
Troy has helped me realize a lot of things about me in the weeks that I have worked him. I am grateful to have been paired with him.
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Troy is very attentive and takes the initiative on his own to contact me and see how I’m doing. He also actively listens during our sessions and has meaningful input.
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
It seems for the short time I have been discussing my issues with Troy, it is mostly given me some hope. Troy listens well and has good suggestions. Troy seems to check in a good amount too, which I ha e not been use to with other therapies I have been to.
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Troy is wonderful! I always look forward to speaking with him. He helps me see things from a different point of view and is always real with me but understanding and empathetic.
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Troy is good at being supportive and listening. He checks in with me when he hasn't heard from me. He cares about me.
Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Troy for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Although I am a new client. Troy has been the up most outstanding listener and breaking down the issues to bite sizes that can be understood, followed, and practiced. He is kind and can give gentle pushes to help be able to see the picture as a whole. I would recommend him to anyone reading this! 10/10 literally. Thank you Troy and if he is not your therapist and you need a great one. WHAT ARE YOU DOING! CONTACT THIS MAN!
Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Troy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Troy has been very insightful and asks great questions. He also gives suggestions on ways to avoid certain situations or clarify conversations so that they are more productive. Great experience so far.
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Troy is a great listener and always gives good feedback. He does a good job of making you see things from a different perspective. My personal experience with him has helped me process life traumas with my medical history, relationships, and my own personal biases. He’s a nice guy and is always professional.
Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Troy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Troy is diligent, empathetic and does excellent work . For anyone looking to find effective therapy, I highly recommend reaching out.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Troy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Troy is incredibly intelligent and insightful. He approaches every situation and conversation with a mile-mannered, fully-thought out state of mind. His responses are well thoughtout, calming and comforting.
Written on Dec 14, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, anger management, intimacy-related issues, addictions, lgbt, and grief
Troy offers an environment where I can work through all of my concerns…as many times as it will take. His patience and empathy seem inexhaustible.
Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Troy was an incredible therapist. He helped me work through my divorce and depression because of the marriage. He provided me with ways to reflect on the past and how to move beyond the past. I did not think therapy would work for me until I met Troy. I would highly recommend Troy to anyone trying to figure out how to cope with a situation and how to look forward to the future.
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very excellent insight and helps to gain clear perspective. I would recommend for anyone whatever the thing you're dealing with.
Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Troy, you’re amazing. Thank you.
Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning lgbt, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Troy is a great listener. He gives great feedback and always suggests ways to help me cope with the pain of a bad break up.
Written on Aug 07, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Awesome and continued to check in on me
Written on Aug 06, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fati
very insightful and caring
Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Troy Gibson has proven to be a fantastic ally in my therapeutic journey. Their keen listening skills coupled with their empathetic nature have created a safe and welcoming environment where I feel understood and validated, never judged. Their consistent check-ins show their deep commitment to my well-being and progress.
As a special education teacher, I deeply appreciate their approach to creating a tailored treatment plan. Even though we haven't yet implemented evidence-based interventions, the process of getting to know me and having me complete a goal-setting worksheet suggests that we're moving in that direction. This approach mirrors my own teaching method, where understanding my students is the first step towards developing personalized goals and strategies.
Though I've only been working with Troy for a short time, their understanding, supportive guidance, and methodical approach, I have no problem recommending Troy Gibson to anyone in need of a compassionate, dedicated, and thoughtful therapist.
Written on Jul 04, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Troy is helping me to navigate the hardest time of my life. I’m trusting the process and Troy is tremendously helpful.
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Troy is extremely nice and great listener
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Troy was fantastic and a great listener. Always offered next steps and things to try. Thankful for my experience with him
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Troy is great; he's very respectful and understanding. He really tries to understand me and my concerns
Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Troy has been really great. He listens and offers suggestions. I felt comfortable talking to him about difficult things. He was always on time and never made me feel rushed. Highly recommend.
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Troy for 3 months on issues concerning anger management
Troy is a great therapist! He helps me gain new perspectives and improve my methods. I appreciate that he helps me grow
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Troy for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very intuitive and clinically knowledgeable.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Troy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Troy often asks hard hitting questions with sincerity and a desire to see his clients become ther best selves.
Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Troy for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Great
Written on Sep 24, 2022 after therapy with Troy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Troy is genuine and caring ! His approach is gentle but firm. He meets you where you are at. I am so grateful for the time I spent with him in therapy !
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Troy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Is an attentive listener and will draw back to old sessions as a relevant reference to current topics.
Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Troy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Thank you for the listening ears & insifht. Much appreciated.
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning coping with life changes
Very easy to talk to. Attentive would be the easiest word, but patient is the most important attribute for me.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Troy for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and lgbt
Troy is a very good listener! He's helped me through some of my stessers !
Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Troy is an awesome listener and responder! He’s helped me reframe my negative thoughts in ways that have lead to more productive living.
Written on Dec 11, 2021 after therapy with Troy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Troy has been a very understanding person especially with how I disappear for long stints of time. He has always responded fairly quickly, within a day usually. And his advice is always sound. Overall I would say he has done a good job and it’s nice to be able to talk about how things are going without judgement
Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Troy for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Troy is an exceptionally wonderful therapist he makes me feel heard and valid and really validates my experience as a person of color and as a woman. Troy makes me feel comfortable talking with a male he makes me feel like I am OK where I’m at and he greets me with a sense of acceptance as well. I’ve been comfortable with who I am as a person he’s really great
Written on May 29, 2021 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Troy has been an absolute joy. He’s a great listener and has been giving me a better insight of my day to day life. He’s the best :)
Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Troy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Troy has been beyond helpful during a time full of change in my life.
Written on Feb 27, 2021 after therapy with Troy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very helpful
Written on Jan 10, 2021 after therapy with Troy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, a
Troy is a great listener and very attentive. I really appreciated the way Troy reframed some of my thinking too. Would recommend.
Written on Dec 01, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
Mr.Troy Gibson is really good he understands what I am going through and is good
Written on Nov 24, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
Troy is really respectful and is really good at what he does, he really helped me out with the issues I was having from the good conversations we’ve had
Written on Sep 17, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Troy Gibson has been a reliable counselor. He gives me resources and is understanding of my concerns and overall has benefitted my well-being.
Written on Sep 14, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Troy is so detailed oriented and really understanding. I love working with him. We all need a Troy on our side when we feel in over our heads.
Written on Aug 05, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Troy is encouraging and insightful. He gives me ideas for my difficult situations, but is understanding when I have a bad day.
Written on Aug 04, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression
i am thankful for troy’s responses
Written on Aug 01, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Troy's insight and suggestions were valuable as my counselor and when I need the service again, I already indicated that I'd like to work with Troy again. Troy did his job by providing added perspective to my scenarios and offering tools to help overcome some hurdles.
Written on Jul 15, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 3 months
Troy is a great counselor! He is very attentive and offers great insight during our sessions. He creates a comfortable environment without judgement or bias. Overall an outstanding professional!
Written on May 26, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Troy has been very helpful and kind to me during this stressful time in my life. Troy's messages are always thought provoking and shows that I'm really being heard. If we have stopped communicating for more than a few days, Troy will send me a message checking in on me, which reopens the dialogue that I find helpful (as sometimes I run out of things to say and don't know how to transition from one topic to another).
Written on Mar 25, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Troy has been a huge resource to me! I finally feel like I'm becoming myself again. Thanks Troy!
Written on Mar 04, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Troy has a very respectful way of helping to process and work through events. He is encouraging and explains things in a positive way. He provides great advice and strategies. He also challenges when needed. He is great at validating feelings.
Written on Feb 19, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Troy has been an excellent help to me. He has listened carefully and provided excellent counsel based on the issues I’m dealing with. I’ve been to a local counselor, but I didn’t get very far after a few months of counseling. Troy has helped me get to the core issues and helped me learn how to actively work through them in a couple weeks. I thoroughly appreciate his counsel.
Written on Feb 10, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Troy had been great at helping me navigate my feelings during a difficult period of decisions and changes in my life. Even when I'm not reaching out to him he checks in to see how I'm doing. Just having someone supportive and unbiased to talk through my feelings and anxiety with has been incredibly helpful.
Written on Jan 05, 2020 after therapy with Troy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I love the sessions I have with Troy! I feel that he's very relatable and can help you with your counseling needs!
Written on Dec 23, 2019 after therapy with Troy for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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