James Gibb

James Gibb accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Prime Health, Centivo, Oscar IL, United Healthcare, and United Healthcare/Optum. 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 Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

James Gibb is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Jim is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Jim’s Illinois license number is 180008191, 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.

James Gibb has been practicing therapy for 17 years. Jim’s education and training include MA - Human Development Counseling, Bradley University. Over that time, Jim has worked closely with Black community, Parents, Veterans, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Jim is part of that group.

James Gibb works with Black community, Parents, Veterans, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Sleep, Stress, and Trauma. These are the areas where Jim spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jim is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

James Gibb draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jim’s style is affirming, authentic, calming, empowering, and holistic. In Jim’s words: ““Psychotherapy is like a dress rehearsal for life.” I aim to not only offer support in therapy but also help you apply what you learn to your daily life and relationships.”

James Gibb (he/him) offers therapy in English. Jim identifies as White.

James Gibb offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 5016 N University in Peoria. Jim is licensed in Illinois, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with James Gibb is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Jim 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 Jim’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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