Hi! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida, with additional licensure in NY and NC. I graduated from St. Lawrence University in Upstate New York and have been practicing in the field for nearly 8 years. I got my start in community outpatient mental health, where I worked with clients from all walks of life, from children as young as five to adults as old as ninety. The majority of my experience, however was working with children and families, as well as adults struggling with various mood disorders and substance use. After meeting my husband, who is currently serving active duty in the Air Force, I spent time working with military members and their families. This allowed me the opportunity to understand and relate to this community on both a personal and professional level. I love working and providing care to my military family as I understand the complexities and challenges involved in living a military lifestyle. However, in recent years, I have found myself working primarily in primary care settings (both virtually and in-person) providing care to those struggling with anxiety, depression, and comorbid chronic conditions. I have found there is immense value in treating both mind and body together for overall wellness and maintenance. I hope to help others find what is meaningful for them in their own lives while identifying their strengths, breaking down barriers, and ultimately achieving their physical and mental wellness dreams!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I like to start our first session by exchanging introductions, including providing some more relevant information about my background and how I practice, along with something called 'informed consent,' so you can better understand your rights as well as expectations for treatment. The rest of our session will primarily focus on you, just as it should be! I will ask you more details about what currently brings you to treatment, as well as your background, former mental health and related treatment experience, and whatever else is relevant to providing you the best, quality care possible. I then like to finish our visit by understanding your life goals and how these might translate to your goals in therapy. This will help guide the focus of our work together, both in and outside of visits.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

In my work over the last 8 years, I have learned that everyone progresses at their own pace. My goal is to meet you where you are at, with YOU as the leading expert on your treatment. I try to take on the role as an equal partner and active listener in this journey that you're on, providing guidance when needed, while understanding that no one knows you as well as you know yourself. I want you to feel empowered to own your strengths, accept your limits, and conquer any obstacles that get in the way of you achieving your goals, both in and outside of therapy.

About Christine Gibson