- Conversational style
- Strengths based
- Insight oriented
About Troy
Troy Gibson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and grief. He also supports clients dealing with identity and minority stress, intimacy concerns, addictions, career strain, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster. His tone is straightforward and conversational.
He brings about 10 years of counseling experience across inpatient and outpatient hospital units and private practice. That mix includes individual and group work, and time offering couples therapy in clinic settings. Troy centers sessions on strengths and insight rather than long lectures.
Troy’s style is conversational, strengths-based, and occasionally playful. He uses direct talk to help people notice patterns, understand where issues began, and try new ways of relating. Sessions often focus on practical steps alongside deeper reflection.
His clinical approach draws on Client-Centered ideas, Emotionally-Focused work, Existential thinking, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic perspectives. He also uses solution-focused tools to help people set short-term goals and measure progress.
In therapy with Troy, clients can expect to explore past influences, develop new awareness, and build concrete strategies for change. He aims to collaborate with each person and adapt the work to their goals and pace.
How Troy’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says to help them feel understood and find their own solutions. This approach helps with stress, relationship concerns, and building self-esteem. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to how feelings and connection shape relationships and attachment patterns, which can be useful for intimacy issues and communication problems. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and personal responsibility to help people facing life changes, grief, or questions about purpose.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Troy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best. He draws from several approaches and adjusts the plan based on goals, preferences, and what’s happening in sessions.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options when you book since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find phone or video helpful for staying consistent after a major life disruption. Talk with Troy during the matching process to learn which session options he offers and how they could work with your schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Troy commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, addictions, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses a conversational, strengths-based, and insight-oriented style. Sessions mix practical goal setting with exploration of patterns and past influences.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Troy has about 10 years of experience working in mental health settings including inpatient and outpatient hospital units and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.