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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma-informed care
About Aleta
Aleta Gibbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She focuses on practical coping skills and building day-to-day resilience. Her language is straightforward and she aims to make therapy easy to understand for people juggling busy lives.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in a collaborative way. That means sessions include clear goals, small steps, and exercises people can try between meetings. She pays attention to each person’s story and looks for strengths to build on rather than focusing only on problems.
Aleta also supports concerns that often appear alongside other struggles, such as attachment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and challenges related to adoption and aging. She draws connections between life circumstances and emotional reactions to help people respond differently over time.
Her style is compassionate and direct. She works alongside people to teach emotional regulation, coping strategies, and problem-solving. Sessions aim to help people feel more in control of daily life and relationships.
With four years of clinical experience in Virginia, Aleta emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. She speaks English and uses a matching process to connect with clients. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and then schedule based on availability.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in a collaborative way. That means sessions include clear goals, small steps, and exercises people can try between meetings. She pays attention to each person’s story and looks for strengths to build on rather than focusing only on problems.
Aleta also supports concerns that often appear alongside other struggles, such as attachment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and challenges related to adoption and aging. She draws connections between life circumstances and emotional reactions to help people respond differently over time.
Her style is compassionate and direct. She works alongside people to teach emotional regulation, coping strategies, and problem-solving. Sessions aim to help people feel more in control of daily life and relationships.
With four years of clinical experience in Virginia, Aleta emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. She speaks English and uses a matching process to connect with clients. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and then schedule based on availability.
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How evidence-based techniques fit into online care
Aleta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills people can use soon after a session. One common approach is skills training that teaches breathing, grounding, and emotion regulation methods to help with anxiety and stress. Another emphasis is relapse-prevention style work for addictions, which breaks problems into manageable steps and identifies triggers and coping plans.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods that suit the person’s needs, and adjust the plan over time. This lets the work stay practical and relevant to daily life rather than theoretical.
For online therapy logistics, please confirm current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use exercises and worksheets between meetings so progress continues outside scheduled sessions. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and pacing to match work schedules and everyday demands.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Aleta commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also supports related issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment concerns, and codependency.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills, and small steps people can try between meetings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of clinical experience working with adults in Virginia. Her practice emphasizes steady, skills-based progress.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Virginia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.