Who Are You Working With?

Meet Troy

Troy E. Gibson Jr., MA, LCPC

Founder & Staff Therapist

Hello and welcome! I’m Troy (he/him). I hope this finds you well.

I value your courage in taking the next steps on your path to wellness. I approach therapy with a sensitivity and a predilection for multicultural/intersectional factors. I am dedicated to creating a safe space for us to explore and gain insight while promoting self-empowerment. When you are ready, I am here to support and empower you along your journey.

I would describe my therapy style as conversational, strengths based, insight oriented and fun. My clinical approach draws from Gestalt Therapy, Existential Therapy, trauma-informed, experiential and body centered theories while incorporating Solution-Focused interventions. With me you can expect to be challenged to explore the origins 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.

My education as a socially responsible practitioner informs my passion to work with marginalized and oppressed populations. I have worked with a diverse range of clients dealing with a variety of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem as well as interpersonal relationship concerns. I have also helped many clients experiencing minority stress and racial trauma. Being a therapist for over 8 years I have experience in multiple settings including providing individual and group therapy at an inpatient hospital unit and outpatient hospital unit; providing individual and couples therapy at a private practice and not-for-profit community center; as well as providing individual therapy on an online platform.

Qualifications

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, State of Illinois

Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Adler University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Types of Therapy

Gestalt Psychotherapy

Existential Psychotherapy

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

Experiential Therapy

Solution Focused

Trauma Focused

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“When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.”

— Fred Rogers