My name is Lydia Gibson (she/her). I am an Ohio-born, Pennsylvania-raised, queer, cis white woman with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) from Chatham University.

What I’m Passionate About

Through my work as a performing artist, educator, therapist, and yoga, reiki, and sound practitioner, I’ve come to understand that personal growth is one of my deepest values. I believe healing is not meant to happen solely on our own, but in relationship and community. I see spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical well-being are deeply intertwined; thus my work aims to honor the whole person.

My Therapy Style

I view therapy as a collaborative and empowering process. Together, we create a plan that supports you in living a more authentic and fulfilling life. I value honesty with oneself, clear communication with others, and a willingness to both challenge and be challenged in the service of growth.

In our work together, we’ll lean into the mind–body connection and may draw from approaches such as: Strength-Based Therapy, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (CBT/DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internalized Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, and Trauma-Informed practices. If appropriate for your healing journey, we can also discuss incorporating Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) or Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). 

Who I Work With

We may be a good fit if you:

• Want to deconstruct conditioning that leaves you disconnected from yourself or others

• Are feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck

• Want to better understand and embrace your strengths

• Are seeking constructive coping mechanisms for life’s challenges

• Feel called to discern the root of your suffering and move toward a more liberated way of being

• Are a couple seeking healthier communication and relationship skills (including consensual non-monogamy)

• Are interested in healing personal and generational trauma
  

I would be honored to work together to uncover and rewrite the self-stories—and systems of oppression—that keep you feeling pinned down, and to help you embrace what makes you unique, resilient, and strong.