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Online therapist

Ebony Gums

Compassionate support for life and relationship challenges

Credentials
LICSW
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Minnesota, Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Ebony

Ebony Gums is a licensed independent clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and the strain of life changes. She works with people concerned about family dynamics and supports those feeling compassion fatigue. Her tone is respectful and compassionate, and she focuses on practical steps that fit each person’s situation.

Ebony uses a client-centered approach. That means conversations are shaped around the client’s goals and experiences.

Background and approach

She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and adapts the plan as needs change. Sessions are aimed at building coping skills and clearer communication. Clients can expect a straightforward, calm space to talk through problems and try new ways of responding to stress.

The work often includes small tasks between sessions to practice new habits. Ebony holds a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential, LICSW, and has four years of professional experience. She is licensed in Minnesota and grounds her work in respect and sensitivity.

She encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. In sessions she supports and empowers clients while collaborating on realistic goals. Her practical focus is on steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.

Client-centered care delivered online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s own goals and experiences. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients decide the next steps. This approach is useful for issues like anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes because it centers the person’s needs.

In practice, sessions look like honest conversations where the therapist mirrors concerns and offers choices for moving forward. The process is collaborative - the therapist and client work together to find approaches that feel right for the person’s situation and values.

Online therapy with this clinician offers flexibility. Video calls let you meet face to face from home. Phone sessions remove the need for video and can fit into busy days. Live chat and text messaging provide ongoing check-ins or quick support between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, try new skills in real time, and fit therapy into daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with relationship issues, stress, anxiety, family concerns, self-esteem struggles, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices client-centered therapy, focusing conversations on what matters to the client and shaping plans around their goals and values.
What is her professional experience?
She has four years of professional experience working with people who face stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Minnesota with the license MN LICSW 22523 and WA LICSW LW 61505637.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • Relationship issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
4 years
Licensed
Minnesota, Washington
Languages
English

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