Intentional Journeys Counseling and Consulting, LLC
About Robyn Gibbs, LCSW
I have been supporting people through some of life’s most challenging and meaningful experiences for more than 25 years. My approach is warm and collaborative; I bring I bring both depth and experience to this work, paying close attention your pace, and offering practical tools to help you navigate your experiences without becoming overwhelmed and to support you in daily life.
Multicultural and Feminist Approach
As a feminist therapist, I work with you as a whole person so that you are empowered to move forward with confidence. I was born and raised in New York City and also lived in Oakland, California for seven years. I feel fortunate to have been surrounded by a rich diversity of culture and experiences from a very young age.
I strive to serve you in a way that is consistent with your culture and values. Your gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, age, body type, and abilities impact your experiences as well as the ways in which you are treated in the world. Although it is not your job to educate me, it is important that I understand the role of your culture and your identity on your life, as well as any oppression or marginalization you may face.
If you are not experiencing oppression or marginalization, it is still important that I understand your values and priorities; what makes you “you.”
I draw upon a variety of modalities to create an approach that is individualized and responsive to your needs.
Curious about IFS-informed therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS)- informed therapy is one of the approaches I use, though not everyone I work with chooses to explore it. If you are even a little curious, here is a bit more about it.
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IFS informed therapy is an experiential process. The change it creates is not just intellectual or logical, it is something you feel on a deeper level, which can make it easier to create the changes you are wanting for yourself. Through this process you get to know the parts of yourself that may be keeping you stuck or carrying pain you have not had space to fully feel. People are often surprised to find that something they have felt stuck with finally begins to shift, and they are able to make the changes they have been wanting.
When combined with EMDR, IFS informed therapy can be particularly powerful. Together they allow us to gently access and release what has been keeping you stuck, without overwhelm.