Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 51 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and 1 more.
Barb Gibbons
(she/her)
My name is Barbara Gibbons, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board-Certified Diplomate with over 40 years of experience working in the medical and mental health fields. I have been a licensed social worker since 2008 and a licensed clinical social worker since 2013. I also hold postgraduate certificates in the treatment of PTSD, addiction, Gestalt therapy, and dual diagnosis. My approach to therapy is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe, understood, and supported while gaining insight into emotional patterns and life experiences. Outside of therapy, I value mindfulness, meditation, and overall wellness, and I often integrate these principles into my work with clients to support balance and self-awareness. I offer evening and weekend appointments.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session, my goal is to help you feel comfortable and supported in a judgment-free space. You never have to share more than what you’re ready for. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy and what you would like to work on, knowing that many people begin therapy unsure of their goals—and that’s completely okay. Together, we’ll begin clarifying your goals over time and identify next steps at a pace that feels supportive and manageable.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I integrate evidence-based approaches tailored to your individual needs. These may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based strategies, person-centered therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma. I work collaboratively with clients to better understand patterns, triggers, and emotional responses. Together, we develop practical tools to manage anxiety and difficult emotions, build healthier relationships, strengthen communication and boundaries, and increase self-awareness. I believe therapy is not about perfection—it’s about progress, insight, and creating sustainable changes that enhance your quality of life.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with adults ages 18 and older who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, self-esteem issues, or feeling stuck. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. Together, we’ll identify patterns, build emotional resilience, and develop skills that support a more balanced, fulfilling life in a supportive and respectful therapeutic space.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
LGBTQ
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Highmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Arlo
AvMed
Capital Blue Cross
Capital Blue Cross - Medicare
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Geisinger - Commercial
Geisinger - Medicare
Geisinger – Dual (Geisinger Gold HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Amerihealth
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
WellCare
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I enjoy working with clients based on what they think and tell themselves about their life experiences. I take a deeper dive into core and intermediate beliefs and relate it to the clients current experiences.
4 ratings with written reviews
May 30, 2026
This is my first session and I feel like Barb is a great fit for me, she's understanding, open minded, cool, gives great feed back, and a great listener. I can't wait for many more sessions with her.
Verified client, age 25-34
May 18, 2026
I’ve lucky enough to have been working with Barbara for almost 3 years. She’s understanding, warm and helps you work through the most difficult of things. I always look forward to our sessions.
Verified client, age 35-44
March 3, 2026
I chose to book with Barb because her profile really spoke to me, and I'm happy I did. My first session went well and I feel heard, validated, and supported. Barb gave me some tools to help slow my mind down and ground myself that I will be putting into practice this week and I'm excited to meet with her again to discuss my progress.