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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 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

Reviewed November 2024

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.

Reviewed November 2024

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

Stress Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

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:

4.5

60 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Recommend Understanding Helpful Attentive Great listener Comfortable Excellent Insightful

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

Reviewed November 2024

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.

Reviewed November 2024

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.

Reviewed November 2024

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.

Reviewed November 2024

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.

Reviewed September 2024

Troy is good at being supportive and listening. He checks in with me when he hasn't heard from me. He cares about me.

Reviewed July 2024

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!

Reviewed May 2024

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.

Reviewed April 2024

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.

Reviewed March 2024

Troy is diligent, empathetic and does excellent work . For anyone looking to find effective therapy, I highly recommend reaching out.

Reviewed January 2024

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.

Reviewed December 2023

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.

Reviewed December 2023

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.

Reviewed November 2023

Very excellent insight and helps to gain clear perspective. I would recommend for anyone whatever the thing you're dealing with.

Reviewed November 2023

Troy, you’re amazing. Thank you.

Reviewed September 2023

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.

Reviewed August 2023

Awesome and continued to check in on me

Reviewed August 2023

very insightful and caring

Reviewed July 2023

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.

Reviewed July 2023

Troy was fantastic and a great listener. Always offered next steps and things to try. Thankful for my experience with him

Reviewed March 2023

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.

Reviewed March 2023

Troy is helping me to navigate the hardest time of my life. I’m trusting the process and Troy is tremendously helpful.

Reviewed April 2023

Troy is extremely nice and great listener

Reviewed April 2023

Troy is great; he's very respectful and understanding. He really tries to understand me and my concerns

Reviewed February 2023

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.

Reviewed February 2023

Troy is a great therapist! He helps me gain new perspectives and improve my methods. I appreciate that he helps me grow

Reviewed December 2022

Very intuitive and clinically knowledgeable.

Reviewed November 2022

Good listener. Kind and offers solutions.

Reviewed November 2022

Troy often asks hard hitting questions with sincerity and a desire to see his clients become ther best selves.

Reviewed November 2022

Great

Reviewed September 2022

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 !

Reviewed August 2022

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.

Reviewed July 2022

Is an attentive listener and will draw back to old sessions as a relevant reference to current topics.

Reviewed July 2022

They’re great

Reviewed July 2022

Thank you for the listening ears & insifht. Much appreciated.

Reviewed May 2022

Very easy to talk to. Attentive would be the easiest word, but patient is the most important attribute for me.

Reviewed May 2022

Troy always responds in a timely manner. He is able to empathize and listen to you.

Reviewed March 2022

Troy is a very good listener! He's helped me through some of my stessers !

Reviewed February 2022

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.

Reviewed January 2022

Troy is an awesome listener and responder! He’s helped me reframe my negative thoughts in ways that have lead to more productive living.

Reviewed December 2021

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

Reviewed September 2021

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

Reviewed May 2021

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 :)

Reviewed May 2021

Troy has been beyond helpful during a time full of change in my life.

Reviewed February 2021

Very helpful

Reviewed January 2021

Troy is a great listener and very attentive. I really appreciated the way Troy reframed some of my thinking too. Would recommend.

Reviewed December 2020

Mr.Troy Gibson is really good he understands what I am going through and is good

Reviewed November 2020

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

Reviewed September 2020

Troy Gibson has been a reliable counselor. He gives me resources and is understanding of my concerns and overall has benefitted my well-being.

Reviewed September 2020

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.

Reviewed August 2020

Troy is encouraging and insightful. He gives me ideas for my difficult situations, but is understanding when I have a bad day.

Reviewed August 2020

i am thankful for troy’s responses

Reviewed August 2020

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.

Reviewed July 2020

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!

Reviewed May 2020

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).

Reviewed March 2020

Troy has been a huge resource to me! I finally feel like I'm becoming myself again. Thanks Troy!

Reviewed March 2020

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.

Reviewed February 2020

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.

Reviewed February 2020

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.

Reviewed January 2020

I love the sessions I have with Troy! I feel that he's very relatable and can help you with your counseling needs!

Reviewed December 2019

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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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