Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
James Gibson, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Family
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 21572
- NPI
- 1346370673
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information James supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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About James
James Gibson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 25 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He works in English and offers practical help for everyday pressures.
James uses straightforward, person-focused work. He treats the person, not just a problem. Sessions look at what is causing stress or anger and what small changes might help. He draws on Client-Centered methods to listen and build on strengths, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and change responses.
He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Solution-Focused techniques are used when quick, concrete steps are needed to improve daily functioning. Psychodynamic ideas can help when patterns from earlier family relationships keep repeating in adult life.
James has helped people for many years with issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family challenges, communication problems, and fatherhood issues. He also works with people facing substance use, impulsivity, and family-of-origin problems. The emphasis is on clear, doable steps rather than long, abstract explanations.
Sessions aim to be practical and relevant to home, work, and parenting demands. He asks questions, reflects what he hears, and suggests exercises to try between meetings. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the approach fits their situation.
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How James' approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and building on a person's strengths. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on clarifying concerns and setting practical goals for daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then works on small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. Online CBT sessions often include worksheets and brief between-session tasks to try at home.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is seen.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and offer flexible ways to check in between appointments. Phone or video options may suit different needs depending on bandwidth, comfort with being on camera, or whether a shorter check-in is preferred.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, adoption and foster care issues, communication problems, and substance use concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of Client-Centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic ideas, and Solution-Focused techniques. The style is practical and focused on steps a person can take between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
James has 25 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of life and family challenges.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The site matching process will show available options.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers