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Krissie Gibbs

Virtual

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In North Carolina
+ 1 other state
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Krissie

I work collaboratively with clients to address depression, anxiety, confidence, and self-esteem challenges, using an integrative approach with evidence-based techniques. I view therapy as a partnership, walking alongside clients as they work toward their goals. I use active listening, motivational interviewing, supportive feedback, and thoughtful challenges to promote self-awareness, growth, and resilience. My goal is to meet each client’s unique needs while fostering clarity and meaningful change.

I view therapy as a partnership, walking alongside clients as they work toward their goals.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Challenging
  • Creative
  • Direct
  • Exploratory

Specialties & Approaches

Focus Areas

  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Locations

Virtual appointments available for North Carolina and Massachusetts residents

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Session Details

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Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Krissie Gibbs accepts Centivo, Aetna, Prime Health, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in North Carolina are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Krissie Gibbs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Krissie is licensed to practice in North Carolina and Massachusetts, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Krissie’s North Carolina license number is C011540, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Krissie Gibbs has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Krissie’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Boston University School of Social Work. Over that time, Krissie has worked closely with Black community, Parents, and Students.

Krissie Gibbs works with Black community, Parents, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, IPV/DV, and Stress. These are the areas where Krissie spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Krissie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Krissie Gibbs draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Krissie’s style is action-oriented, challenging, creative, direct, and exploratory. In Krissie’s words: “I view therapy as a partnership, walking alongside clients as they work toward their goals.”

Krissie Gibbs (she/her) offers therapy in English. Krissie identifies as Black/African American.

Krissie Gibbs offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Krissie is licensed in North Carolina and Massachusetts, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Krissie Gibbs is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Krissie will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Krissie’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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