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Lacey Gibson

LCSW

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

  • Focus on relationships
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative approach

About Lacey

Lacey Gibson, LCSW, helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges around self-esteem and relationships. She works with adults who are facing life transitions, parenting strains, or struggles with intimacy and family dynamics. Her tone is calm and practical, and she aims to make therapy feel understandable and manageable.

She uses a collaborative style that centers the person's experience. In sessions she listens closely, helps name patterns, and supports people in finding steps that fit their life. Expect clear feedback and practical tools alongside space to talk about emotions.

Her work draws from several well-known approaches, including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. That mix allows her to tailor sessions to each person's goals, whether that means addressing anxious thoughts, working on communication, or reshaping unhelpful stories about the self.

With five years of clinical experience as a California LCSW, she brings focused practice with issues such as ADHD, grief, body image, caregiver stress, and parenting concerns. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, blended family questions, divorce and separation, and fertility-related stress.

Lacey aims to help people build coping skills and stronger relationships to themselves and others. If someone wants a straightforward, compassionate therapist who blends talk therapy with action steps, she may be a good fit. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they match your needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's perspective, offering empathy and space to name what matters most and decide next steps. It helps when someone wants to be heard and to build self-understanding before trying new strategies.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxious or depressive patterns and to build coping skills for daily life.

Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotional responses and relationship patterns. It can be useful when someone wants to improve closeness, communication, or to better understand recurring emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, concerns, and preferences. That may mean mixing approaches across sessions and adjusting as progress is made.

Confirm current session formats before booking, since the therapist's original profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people who prefer not to commute. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and communication styles to work well in remote sessions.

License and NPI

LCSW California · No. 116400
NPI1619479581

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lacey commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship issues, plus challenges like ADHD, grief, body image and parenting strains.

What is her general approach to therapy?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused approaches.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working as a clinician supporting adults through life transitions and interpersonal challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in California.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How are fees and payment arranged?

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 schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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