George Gifford

George Gifford is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma. He writes directly and simply, inviting people to talk and see if they connect. He emphasizes meeting each person where they are and walking alongside them through hard moments.

He earned a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College in 2022 and completed clinical work in a psychiatric hospital in a dual diagnosis role. After that he practiced as an outpatient clinician in community mental health and gained his LMHC license in December 2024. He has six years of overall experience in behavioral health settings.

George’s main style is person-centered, which means he listens first and follows the client’s lead. He also uses ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy when they fit the person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.

People often come for help with panic attacks, mood disorders, addiction and relapse concerns, attachment or abandonment issues, and questions about life purpose. He also offers support around hospice and end-of-life counseling, helping people and their loved ones talk through difficult decisions and emotions.

George aims for straightforward conversations and clear goals. He encourages clients to share a little at first and see how the relationship develops. To start, he asks people to use the platform’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

George uses a person-centered approach that focuses on listening and following what matters to the client. This method helps people feel heard and sets the stage for practical work on issues like anxiety, grief, or addiction.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, which look at thinking patterns and behaviors and teach concrete tools for managing symptoms like panic, low mood, or cravings. Acceptance and commitment ideas are used to help people clarify values and take small, value-driven steps even when feelings are difficult.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which ideas to try first, adapting methods based on goals and what fits the client’s day-to-day life. This is a shared process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit therapy around work, medical appointments, or caregiving. Online meetings can make it easier to keep short, regular check-ins, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity when life is busy. Licensed professionals will discuss how to shape sessions so they fit the client’s schedule and needs.