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Hannah Gibson

Hannah Gibson

LPCC

Kentucky

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Compassionate practical therapy for day-to-day struggles

  • Anxiety and panic
  • Collaborative approach
  • Practical tools

About Hannah

Hannah Gibson is an LPCC who draws on a mix of practical therapy methods to help people manage anxiety, stress, and life changes. She emphasizes a collaborative approach and aims to make each session a straightforward place to talk through problems. Hannah works with common concerns like depression, panic, and relationship struggles in clear, everyday language.

Hannah earned her graduate degree from Indiana University in 2012 and has spent a decade in clinical practice. She is also pursuing a doctorate in psychology, which expands the skills she brings into sessions. That ongoing study informs her work without changing her focus on simple, usable strategies.

In sessions she meets people where they are and uses tools from different approaches rather than relying on a single method. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and attachment-focused ideas to tailor the plan to each person. This helps when problems involve mood, panic attacks, or co-occurring issues.

Hannah talks with people about practical steps as well as the feelings behind those steps. She pays attention to family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and caregiver stress when relevant. She also addresses identity-related concerns such as LGBT issues and isolation.

Her style is person-centered and collaborative. She encourages open conversation about goals and barriers, and she adjusts methods as progress is made. People who want a direct, conversational therapist who blends strategies often find her approach helpful.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Hannah integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-based ideas to help people understand patterns and try new behaviors. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing ways to change them, which can ease symptoms of panic and mood problems. Attachment-based work looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current interactions and emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to keep or change over time.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments during work weeks or caregiving schedules. Because the biography did not specify session formats, confirm the available options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Kentucky

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Hannah help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, panic disorder and panic attacks, and related issues such as grief, trauma, and addictions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her work is collaborative and person-centered, using practical strategies from multiple approaches to match each person’s needs.

What is her professional background?

She has practiced since completing a graduate degree from Indiana University in 2012 and has ten years of clinical experience while pursuing a doctorate in psychology.

Where is she licensed and based?

Hannah is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and practices with that credential.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Format details were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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