My name is Lydia Gibson (she/her) and I am an Ohio-born, Pennsylvania-raised, cis-white woman in my final year of a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) at Chatham University. I believe therapy should always be a collaborative process in which we create a plan to help empower you to seize the authentic life you’ve been wanting to live. I value honesty in self, communication with others, and a willingness to challenge and be challenged in order to grow. 

Throughout my years as a performing artist, educator, yoga instructor, reiki and sound practitioner, and now therapist, I have come to understand that the journey of personal growth is one that I value most in life. I believe we’re meant to do the self-work not just on our own but together, connecting and healing in community. I see spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical well-being as intertwined; because of this, my work aims to honor the whole person. In our sessions, we will lean into the mind-body connection using modalities such as: strength based, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), parts work, attachment theory, somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and trauma informed practices. 

We might be a good fit if you: 

• Have a desire to deconstruct the parts of your conditioning that leave you disconnected with your true self and others. 

• Are feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck. 

• Want to learn more about your strengths and how to embrace them. 

• Need help finding constructive coping mechnisms for life’s challenges. 

• Want to go on the journey of getting to the root of your suffering and finding a more liberated way of being. 

• Are a couple looking for healthy communication and relationship skills, especially if navigating ethical non-monogamy (ENM). 

• Are interested in healing your traumas both personal and generational. 

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