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Lacey Gibson

Lacey Gibson, LCSW

Therapist · California · 5+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (California)
LCSW · No. 116400
NPI
1619479581

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  • Client-centered care
  • CBT and EFT
  • Focus on aging

About Lacey

Lacey Gibson is a California-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and difficult life changes. She works with individuals on parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges like low self-esteem and anger. Lacey also supports people dealing with grief, ADHD, and caregiver stress, and she notes a focus on aging and geriatric issues among other concerns.

Her style is warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical coping strategies and building on what already works in a person’s life. She leans on approaches that encourage active problem solving and emotional connection rather than long lectures.

In her work she blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused tools. She also uses motivational interviewing and narrative therapy to help clients reframe stories and set achievable goals. These methods are used to address mood, communication, and relationship patterns.

Over five years she has supported people through transitions like divorce, fertility challenges, blended family dynamics, and caregiver strain. Lacey often helps clients untangle complex feelings such as guilt, shame, abandonment, and emptiness so they can make clearer choices.

She speaks English and practices in California as an LCSW. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking so they understand how sessions are scheduled and delivered.

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

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and shaping sessions around the client's needs. It helps people feel heard and build their own solutions based on personal strengths.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving during life transitions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognize and name core emotions to improve relationships and emotional regulation. It can be useful for intimacy and attachment-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick and adapt methods that match goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. This collaborative process includes trying strategies and adjusting based on what helps.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking to learn how sessions are scheduled and delivered. The focus is on making therapy practical and usable so people can apply tools to daily life rather than promising a particular service.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lacey address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting questions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and related areas such as caregiver strain and aging and geriatric issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on coping skills and clearer communication. She combines client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques to help people make changes.

What background does she have working with these issues?

Lacey has five years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, family and relationship challenges, and emotional concerns like guilt, shame, and abandonment.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices in California.

Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?

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

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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