Christa Gibbs
Hi, I’m Christa Gibbs, M.Ed., LPC. I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale—a space where you feel heard, supported, and never judged. With over 30 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families, I strive to create an environment where people feel safe enough to be honest, grow, and heal. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I use evidence-based techniques while meeting each person where they are, helping clients build confidence, strengthen relationships, process difficult experiences, and develop the tools they need to move forward with hope. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, parenting challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed, we’ll work together at a pace that feels right for you.
First session
The first session is simply the beginning of your journey. It’s a chance for us to get to know one another, talk about what brought you to therapy, and discuss what you hope to gain from the counseling process. There’s no pressure to have all the answers or share more than you’re ready to. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. My goal is to create a welcoming environment where you can be yourself, ask questions, and begin building a trusting relationship. Together, we’ll identify your goals, explore the challenges you’re facing, and create a plan that fits your unique needs. My hope is that you leave your first session feeling a little lighter, a little more hopeful, and reassured that you don’t have to navigate life’s journey alone.
Strengths
My life experiences have taught me the importance of resilience, grace, and meeting people where they are. After spending more than 30 years working in education and supporting children, families, and adults through some of life’s most difficult moments, I’ve learned that healing happens through genuine connection—not judgment. I naturally create a calm, welcoming space where clients feel safe enough to be honest, but I’m also not afraid to gently challenge unhelpful patterns when I know someone is ready. I believe therapy should offer both compassion and practical tools, helping clients leave each session feeling heard, empowered, and hopeful.
Ideal clients
I love working with clients who are looking for hope and are ready to take small, meaningful steps toward healing. Whether you’re a child, teen, or adult facing anxiety, trauma, life changes, relationship struggles, grief, or overwhelming stress, you don’t have to have it all figured out. My ideal clients are open to working together, learning new skills, and creating lasting change in a supportive, judgment-free space where they can feel safe, understood, and encouraged.
Origin story
I’ve always been the person people seem to open up to, whether we’re having a serious conversation or laughing over a cup of coffee. After years of working with children and families in education, I realized my favorite moments were the ones when someone felt comfortable enough to say, “Here’s what’s really going on.” That part of my journey led me to become a therapist. I love walking alongside people on their own journeys, helping them feel understood, find their footing, and remember that even in a hard season, there’s still room for hope and a little laughter.
Ongoing work together
Each session builds on the last, but your journey won’t have to follow a perfect straight line. We’ll check in on what’s happened since we met, celebrate the wins (including the little ones), and make room for whatever feels most important that day. Together, we’ll notice patterns, practice tools that fit your real life, and adjust our goals as you grow. Progress might look like handling a hard moment differently, speaking up for yourself, feeling more connected, or simply understanding yourself better. We’ll keep checking in so you can see how far you’ve come.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I believe lasting change starts with understanding the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Using CBT, I’ll help you recognize unhelpful patterns, build healthier coping skills, and develop practical strategies you can use in everyday life. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and tailored to your unique goals so you leave each session with tools that help you move forward with greater confidence and hope.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Top specialties
Other specialties
Doesn't specialize in
- Anger Management
- Attachment Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Burnout
- Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
- Chronic Illness / Medical Issues
- Codependency
- Couples Counseling
- Emotional Regulation
- Grief
- Health/Medical Issues
- Learning / School Challenges
- Loneliness / Isolation
- Perinatal / Postpartum
- Postpartum
- Serious Mental Illness / Crisis
- Sex Therapy
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
Licensed in
- TexasLicense 96216