Troy responds very timely to any messages i send. I had some difficulties my first two appointments and he was accommodating. In the short time we’ve been working together he’s already made me look at some things differently
Troy Gibson, LCPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Troy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Troy. View 60 reviews
- Great news, Troy is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
Troy has helped me realize a lot of things about me in the weeks that I have worked him. I am grateful to have been paired with him.
More about Troy
- 8 years' experience
- Male
- LCPC
I hope this finds you well.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in IL with many years of experience working in mental health counseling. I have worked with a diverse range of clients dealing with a variety of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, as well as relationship concerns. I have also helped many clients experiencing minority stress and or minority trauma. I approach therapy with a sensitivity and predilection for multicultural factors.
I have varied experience in multiple settings, including providing individual and group therapy at an inpatient hospital unit and an outpatient hospital unit; as well as providing individual and couples therapy at a private practice. I would describe my style as conversational, strengths based, insight-oriented, and fun. I am dedicated to creating a safe space for us to explore and gain insight while promoting self empowerment.
My clinical approach draws from Gestalt therapy and also incorporates Solution-Focused and mindfulness interventions. With me you can expect to be challenged to explore the origin 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.
I value your courage in taking the next steps on your path to wellness. When you are ready, I am here to support and empower you along your journey.
"When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. " - Fred Rogers
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Troy Gibson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649715962.
- LCPC · Illinois · 180012507 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Troy Gibson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Troy responds very timely to any messages i send. I had some difficulties my first two appointments and he was accommodating. In the short time we’ve been working together he’s already made me look at some things differently
Troy has helped me realize a lot of things about me in the weeks that I have worked him. I am grateful to have been paired with him.
Troy is very attentive and takes the initiative on his own to contact me and see how I’m doing. He also actively listens during our sessions and has meaningful input.
It seems for the short time I have been discussing my issues with Troy, it is mostly given me some hope. Troy listens well and has good suggestions. Troy seems to check in a good amount too, which I ha e not been use to with other therapies I have been to.
Troy is wonderful! I always look forward to speaking with him. He helps me see things from a different point of view and is always real with me but understanding and empathetic.
Troy is good at being supportive and listening. He checks in with me when he hasn't heard from me. He cares about me.
Although I am a new client. Troy has been the up most outstanding listener and breaking down the issues to bite sizes that can be understood, followed, and practiced. He is kind and can give gentle pushes to help be able to see the picture as a whole. I would recommend him to anyone reading this! 10/10 literally. Thank you Troy and if he is not your therapist and you need a great one. WHAT ARE YOU DOING! CONTACT THIS MAN!
Troy has been very insightful and asks great questions. He also gives suggestions on ways to avoid certain situations or clarify conversations so that they are more productive. Great experience so far.
Troy is a great listener and always gives good feedback. He does a good job of making you see things from a different perspective. My personal experience with him has helped me process life traumas with my medical history, relationships, and my own personal biases. He’s a nice guy and is always professional.
Troy is diligent, empathetic and does excellent work . For anyone looking to find effective therapy, I highly recommend reaching out.
Troy is incredibly intelligent and insightful. He approaches every situation and conversation with a mile-mannered, fully-thought out state of mind. His responses are well thoughtout, calming and comforting.
Troy offers an environment where I can work through all of my concerns…as many times as it will take. His patience and empathy seem inexhaustible.
Troy was an incredible therapist. He helped me work through my divorce and depression because of the marriage. He provided me with ways to reflect on the past and how to move beyond the past. I did not think therapy would work for me until I met Troy. I would highly recommend Troy to anyone trying to figure out how to cope with a situation and how to look forward to the future.
Very excellent insight and helps to gain clear perspective. I would recommend for anyone whatever the thing you're dealing with.
Troy, you’re amazing. Thank you.
Troy is a great listener. He gives great feedback and always suggests ways to help me cope with the pain of a bad break up.
Awesome and continued to check in on me
very insightful and caring
Troy Gibson has proven to be a fantastic ally in my therapeutic journey. Their keen listening skills coupled with their empathetic nature have created a safe and welcoming environment where I feel understood and validated, never judged. Their consistent check-ins show their deep commitment to my well-being and progress. As a special education teacher, I deeply appreciate their approach to creating a tailored treatment plan. Even though we haven't yet implemented evidence-based interventions, the process of getting to know me and having me complete a goal-setting worksheet suggests that we're moving in that direction. This approach mirrors my own teaching method, where understanding my students is the first step towards developing personalized goals and strategies. Though I've only been working with Troy for a short time, their understanding, supportive guidance, and methodical approach, I have no problem recommending Troy Gibson to anyone in need of a compassionate, dedicated, and thoughtful therapist.
Troy was fantastic and a great listener. Always offered next steps and things to try. Thankful for my experience with him
I have been working with Troy for nine months. His guidance and conversations are always helpful. I highly recommend working with Troy. His communication is reliable and his expertise is highly valuable. I plan to continue working with him.
Troy is helping me to navigate the hardest time of my life. I’m trusting the process and Troy is tremendously helpful.
Troy is extremely nice and great listener
Troy is great; he's very respectful and understanding. He really tries to understand me and my concerns
Troy has been really great. He listens and offers suggestions. I felt comfortable talking to him about difficult things. He was always on time and never made me feel rushed. Highly recommend.
Troy is a great therapist! He helps me gain new perspectives and improve my methods. I appreciate that he helps me grow
Very intuitive and clinically knowledgeable.
Good listener. Kind and offers solutions.
Troy often asks hard hitting questions with sincerity and a desire to see his clients become ther best selves.
Great
Troy is genuine and caring ! His approach is gentle but firm. He meets you where you are at. I am so grateful for the time I spent with him in therapy !
Troy listens to me like no other, helps me find real solutions in my life, and has helped me grow in ways I could only once imagine. I'm so happy to work with him and I always look forward to our sessions. He makes the tough stuff easier.
Is an attentive listener and will draw back to old sessions as a relevant reference to current topics.
They’re great
Thank you for the listening ears & insifht. Much appreciated.
Very easy to talk to. Attentive would be the easiest word, but patient is the most important attribute for me.
Troy always responds in a timely manner. He is able to empathize and listen to you.
Troy is a very good listener! He's helped me through some of my stessers !
Troy is an amazing therapist. He’s an attentive listener, helps take apart situations, evaluate everything. He makes situations easier to approach. He educates me. I’ve learned so much and grown everyday. I’m very thankful for my therapist and would recommend him to anyone.
Troy is an awesome listener and responder! He’s helped me reframe my negative thoughts in ways that have lead to more productive living.
Troy has been a very understanding person especially with how I disappear for long stints of time. He has always responded fairly quickly, within a day usually. And his advice is always sound. Overall I would say he has done a good job and it’s nice to be able to talk about how things are going without judgement
Troy is an exceptionally wonderful therapist he makes me feel heard and valid and really validates my experience as a person of color and as a woman. Troy makes me feel comfortable talking with a male he makes me feel like I am OK where I’m at and he greets me with a sense of acceptance as well. I’ve been comfortable with who I am as a person he’s really great
Troy has been an absolute joy. He’s a great listener and has been giving me a better insight of my day to day life. He’s the best :)
Troy has been beyond helpful during a time full of change in my life.
Very helpful
Troy is a great listener and very attentive. I really appreciated the way Troy reframed some of my thinking too. Would recommend.
Mr.Troy Gibson is really good he understands what I am going through and is good
Troy is really respectful and is really good at what he does, he really helped me out with the issues I was having from the good conversations we’ve had
Troy Gibson has been a reliable counselor. He gives me resources and is understanding of my concerns and overall has benefitted my well-being.
Troy is so detailed oriented and really understanding. I love working with him. We all need a Troy on our side when we feel in over our heads.
Troy is encouraging and insightful. He gives me ideas for my difficult situations, but is understanding when I have a bad day.
i am thankful for troy’s responses
Troy's insight and suggestions were valuable as my counselor and when I need the service again, I already indicated that I'd like to work with Troy again. Troy did his job by providing added perspective to my scenarios and offering tools to help overcome some hurdles.
Troy is a great counselor! He is very attentive and offers great insight during our sessions. He creates a comfortable environment without judgement or bias. Overall an outstanding professional!
Troy has been very helpful and kind to me during this stressful time in my life. Troy's messages are always thought provoking and shows that I'm really being heard. If we have stopped communicating for more than a few days, Troy will send me a message checking in on me, which reopens the dialogue that I find helpful (as sometimes I run out of things to say and don't know how to transition from one topic to another).
Troy has been a huge resource to me! I finally feel like I'm becoming myself again. Thanks Troy!
Troy has a very respectful way of helping to process and work through events. He is encouraging and explains things in a positive way. He provides great advice and strategies. He also challenges when needed. He is great at validating feelings.
Troy has been an excellent help to me. He has listened carefully and provided excellent counsel based on the issues I’m dealing with. I’ve been to a local counselor, but I didn’t get very far after a few months of counseling. Troy has helped me get to the core issues and helped me learn how to actively work through them in a couple weeks. I thoroughly appreciate his counsel.
Troy had been great at helping me navigate my feelings during a difficult period of decisions and changes in my life. Even when I'm not reaching out to him he checks in to see how I'm doing. Just having someone supportive and unbiased to talk through my feelings and anxiety with has been incredibly helpful.
I love the sessions I have with Troy! I feel that he's very relatable and can help you with your counseling needs!
Frequently asked questions
Does Troy Gibson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Troy Gibson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Troy Gibson speak?
Troy Gibson speaks English.
How many years of experience does Troy Gibson have?
Troy Gibson has 8 years of experience.
Where is Troy Gibson licensed to practice?
Troy Gibson is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Troy Gibson accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Troy Gibson does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Troy Gibson offer?
Troy Gibson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Troy Gibson?
Troy Gibson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Troy Gibson?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.