Meet the therapist

Tamara Gibbons, MS, NCC, LPCMH, LMHC

Licensed psychotherapist, President of Coast Counseling & Healing, and an advocate for sustainable healing — serving professionals across Florida & Delaware.

Portrait of Tamara Gibbons

Hi. I'm Tamara, a licensed psychotherapist and President of Coast Counseling & Healing, a wellness practice serving residents in Florida and Delaware. I'm also an adjunct educator, providing clinical supervision for graduate level clinicians.

I specialize in working with clients who choose therapy intentionally. My practice is for people who are ready for depth, ready for honesty, and ready for meaningful change. You're looking for a therapist who can walk with you through the deeper layers of your experience and help you create a life that feels aligned and fully your own.

Across my career I've supported many in the healthcare industry, law professionals, business owners, educators, therapists and caregivers; people who carry a great deal, often quietly. Clients seek me out when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the parts of themselves that once felt confident and creative. I help you slow down, understand your patterns, and develop practical, evidence-based tools that support long-term sustainability. I have seen remarkable transformations.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Culturally responsive Spiritually inclusive
How I work

Warm, intentional, and practical

Clients describe my style as warm, intentional, and practical. I integrate evidence-based strategies with reflective conversation and a deep respect for each person's story. My work is spiritually inclusive and culturally responsive, honoring the full complexity of who you are.

Treatment is unique to every individual. I'm committed to helping you recognize your strengths and restore balance. Change is facilitated by listening to your concerns and creating a collaborative, customizable treatment plan and goals for care.

I often utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy for professionals and individuals who want success without burning out or feeling disconnected. My work blends clinical rigor with deep empathy, helping clients build emotional resilience and reconnect with a grounded sense of self. My experience working in outpatient and community mental health clinics, as well as university counseling centers, has no doubt contributed to my success.

Advocacy

I'm also passionate about advocacy, particularly for survivors of human trafficking. It has brought me great joy to support organizations that create awareness campaigns, educational materials, and supportive resources that center dignity and empowerment.

As an advocate, I enjoy creating psychoeducational resources, group experiences, and trauma-responsive tools for diverse audiences. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and rooted in the belief that healing is most sustainable when it honors identity, lived experience, and personal values.

Whether I'm writing clinical documentation, developing curriculum, or sitting with a client in session, my goal is the same: to offer clarity, compassion, and a space where people feel seen, supported, and capable of meaningful change.

"A sense of aliveness comes from therapy, as the individual sees life with interest, imagination, creativity, hope and joy, rather than with dread, boredom, hate and bigotry." — Sharf

Credentials

Licensure, education & training

Licensure & Affiliations

  • Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor — MH24805
  • Delaware Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health — PC-0011663
  • National Certified Counselor (NBCC)
  • American Counseling Association
  • Mid-Atlantic Association of Contextual & Behavioral Sciences

Education

  • M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling — Wilmington University
  • B.S., Psychology — Salisbury University
  • A.A.S., Chemical Dependency Counseling — Wor-Wic Community College

Additional Learning & Publishing

  • Treating Complex Trauma Clients at the Edge: How Brain Science Can Inform Interventions (PESI)
  • Applied Neuroscience Mastery Course: Advanced Strategies to Treat Complex Trauma, Anxiety and Chronic Pain
  • Calming the Anxious Brain
  • Ethical Standards for Culturally Competent Practice
  • Brain Care
  • ACT for Loss & Transitions
  • Emotional Dysregulation in Emotionally Immature People
  • Published: Sussex County Women's Journal (Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2023, Spring 2024)
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Around Town with Tamara Gibbons

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