Amanda Gibson, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC supporting life changes and recovery
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and grief care
- Cancer survivorship support
About Amanda Gibson
Amanda Gibson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana with 12 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, addiction, and life transitions. She focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, compassionate space where individuals and families can explore their pain, fears, and setbacks alongside their strengths and successes. As an LMHC Amanda holds a professional license to assess and treat emotional and behavioral concerns - Licensed Mental Health Counselor is a credential that signifies clinical training and supervised practice.
Amanda has worked with both adults and children, assisting clients with stress management, coping strategies, improved decision-making, behavior support, and greater self-awareness. Her practice emphasizes meeting each person where they are and setting individualized goals that reflect their values and circumstances. She draws on clinical approaches that foster practical skills and deeper emotional understanding to help people navigate challenging moments.
Amanda also brings personal experience as a breast cancer survivor and expresses a particular commitment to supporting others affected by cancer. She describes the journey as difficult and approaches that work collaboratively with empathy and respect. Throughout her work she aims to help clients move from simply surviving to experiencing more hope, calm, and meaningful progress in their lives.
Amanda has worked with both adults and children, assisting clients with stress management, coping strategies, improved decision-making, behavior support, and greater self-awareness. Her practice emphasizes meeting each person where they are and setting individualized goals that reflect their values and circumstances. She draws on clinical approaches that foster practical skills and deeper emotional understanding to help people navigate challenging moments.
Amanda also brings personal experience as a breast cancer survivor and expresses a particular commitment to supporting others affected by cancer. She describes the journey as difficult and approaches that work collaboratively with empathy and respect. Throughout her work she aims to help clients move from simply surviving to experiencing more hope, calm, and meaningful progress in their lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression
Additional Focus Areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPersonality disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amanda Gibson have?
Amanda Gibson has 12 years of experience providing mental health care.
Is Amanda Gibson a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LMHC. License details: IN LMHC 39002544A.
In which languages does Amanda Gibson provide therapy?
Amanda Gibson provides therapy in English.
Where is Amanda Gibson located?
Amanda Gibson is located in Indiana.
How can I work with Amanda Gibson as my therapist?
You can work with Amanda Gibson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amanda Gibson work with international clients?
Amanda Gibson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amanda Gibson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Amanda draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor support to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration - the therapist helps clients identify their own goals and supports growth at the client’s pace, which can be helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical skills and exercises - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with difficult emotions.
She also integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when clients need skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and impulsivity, which can be especially useful for mood disorders, anger, and patterns that affect relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Amanda works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their goals, preferences, and life situation. Together they explore techniques, adjust strategies as needed, and prioritize what will be most useful in everyday life.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance care with work or family commitments, and maintain continuity of support when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can use these tools to deliver focused therapy and practical skill-building in ways that suit each client’s routine.