Psychotherapy for Relational Trauma + Burnout Recovery

In-person in RVA ❊ Online therapy across Virginia ❊ Helping high-achieving, meaning-driven professionals heal deeply and live fully

Stop running on autopilot. Start living with intention.

From the outside, your life looks put together. You’ve worked hard and checked all the boxes you thought would make you happy. Inside, though, something feels off. Maybe you’re struggling with:

  • Feeling burned out, numb, or stuck in survival mode

  • High-functioning anxiety

  • People-pleasing

  • Perfectionism

  • Overwhelm or perpetual “busyness”

  • Feeling “too much” and yet somehow “not enough”

Often, these patterns are rooted in traumatic experiences or relationships that have been shaping your life for years. At Gibson Therapy, I work with professionals and creatives who are ready to go beyond just band-aiding their symptoms. This is a space where you can lay it all out, make sense of your story, and figure out what you actually want from here — and then, start building it.

Focused, in-depth work to help you heal fully.

Individual therapy

Perfect for professionals and creatives who want ongoing support to work through anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or the weight of old patterns. Weekly and bi-weekly options available.

From $120 / 60min

EMDR intensives

Intensives work well for busy professionals, people facing big life changes, or those who’ve tried talk therapy but want a more targeted, results-driven approach. Typically 3-6 sessions depending on your needs.

Custom packages available

Speaking & consulting

Support for organizations and boards looking for engaging, practical guidance on trauma-informed leadership and mental health in the workplace. Great for conferences, retreats, and strategy sessions.

Custom packages available

Clinical insight, real-world experience.

Ashley C. Gibson, MEd, MFA, NCC
Licensed Resident in Counseling

Ashley C. Gibson, MEd, MFA, NCC, is a licensed Resident in Counseling (#0704017729) in the Commonwealth of Virginia, under the supervision of Dayna Kumar, LPC (#0701005876).

Specialities + Offerings

  • Attachment-Focused EMDR for deep, lasting trauma healing

  • An affirming, client-centered approach rooted in values-centered work

  • Flexible daytime and evening sessions, in-person in Ashland or online throughout Virginia

  • Therapy designed around your goals (not insurance rules)

Credentials + Experience

  • M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, summa cum laude, William & Mary

  • National Certified Counselor (NCC) & licensed Resident in Counseling in Virginia

  • EMDR training through Trauma Recovery/HAP; Trauma Tapping Technique certified

  • Over a decade in nonprofit and corporate leadership, including VP of Marketing at The National Theatre in Washington, D.C.

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Let’s start the conversation.

Therapy is an investment in your well-being, and finding the right clinician matters. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can see if it feels like a good fit. Prefer to skip the consult? You’re welcome to go ahead and schedule your first session. I look forward to connecting with you!