Experience compassionate and evidence-based counseling focused on holistic healing.
About Connecting Point Counseling
Compassionate Counseling Approach
Providing support backed by over 30 years of experience.
Specialized Areas of Focus
Expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships.
Flexible Counseling Options
Caring for Couples and Families
Military-Informed Counseling
Meet Dr. Donald Gibson
Dr. Donald Gibson
More Than 30 Years of Helping People Find Hope, Healing, and Lasting Change When life feels overwhelming, you deserve a counselor with the experience, compassion, and clinical expertise to help you move forward with confidence. Dr. Donald Gibson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, military veteran, and experienced mental health clinician who has spent more than three decades helping individuals, couples, families, and adolescents overcome life's most difficult challenges. Throughout his career, Dr. Gibson has successfully worked with people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship conflict, grief, stress, life transitions, parenting concerns, and emotional challenges. His counseling style combines evidence-based psychological treatments with genuine compassion, creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. As a military veteran, Dr. Gibson understands firsthand the unique challenges faced by service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. His extensive experience allows him to provide culturally informed care while helping clients navigate trauma, resilience, identity, and the transition through life's most difficult seasons. Dr. Gibson believes that counseling is not simply about reducing symptoms—it is about helping people discover healthier ways of thinking, stronger relationships, emotional resilience, and renewed purpose. Every treatment plan is individualized because every person's story is unique. Over the course of his career, Dr. Gibson has provided counseling in private practice, community mental health, family therapy, corrections, and specialized behavioral health programs. His broad clinical background enables him to work effectively with clients across every stage of life. ### Areas of Special Interest * Anxiety Disorders * Trauma & PTSD * Depression * Marriage & Couples Counseling * Family Counseling * Veterans & Military Families * Stress Management * Emotional Regulation * Life Transitions * Parenting Support * Adolescent Behavioral & Emotional Issues ### What You Can Expect Dr. Gibson is committed to creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where healing can begin. Whether you are facing a crisis, struggling with emotional pain, or simply seeking personal growth, he will work collaboratively with you to develop practical strategies that lead to lasting change. His approach integrates proven therapeutic methods—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based interventions—to help clients achieve meaningful and sustainable results. Healing begins with one conversation. If you're ready to take that first step, Dr. Gibson would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward hope, healing, and a healthier future. I would also recommend adding a prominent section immediately below this biography with three statements that help visitors quickly connect with your practice: Experience You Can Trust 30+ years of counseling experience serving individuals, couples, families, veterans, and adolescents. **Evidence-Based Care** Personalized treatment using proven therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs. **Hope Starts Here** Compassionate counseling designed to help you build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.
More Than 30 Years of Helping People Find Hope, Healing, and Lasting Change When life feels overwhelming, you deserve a counselor with the experience, compassion, and clinical expertise to help you move forward with confidence. Dr. Donald Gibson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, military veteran, and experienced mental health clinician who has spent more than three decades helping individuals, couples, families, and adolescents overcome life's most difficult challenges. Throughout his career, Dr. Gibson has successfully worked with people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship conflict, grief, stress, life transitions, parenting concerns, and emotional challenges. His counseling style combines evidence-based psychological treatments with genuine compassion, creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. As a military veteran, Dr. Gibson understands firsthand the unique challenges faced by service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. His extensive experience allows him to provide culturally informed care while helping clients navigate trauma, resilience, identity, and the transition through life's most difficult seasons. Dr. Gibson believes that counseling is not simply about reducing symptoms—it is about helping people discover healthier ways of thinking, stronger relationships, emotional resilience, and renewed purpose. Every treatment plan is individualized because every person's story is unique. Over the course of his career, Dr. Gibson has provided counseling in private practice, community mental health, family therapy, corrections, and specialized behavioral health programs. His broad clinical background enables him to work effectively with clients across every stage of life. ### Areas of Special Interest * Anxiety Disorders * Trauma & PTSD * Depression * Marriage & Couples Counseling * Family Counseling * Veterans & Military Families * Stress Management * Emotional Regulation * Life Transitions * Parenting Support * Adolescent Behavioral & Emotional Issues ### What You Can Expect Dr. Gibson is committed to creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where healing can begin. Whether you are facing a crisis, struggling with emotional pain, or simply seeking personal growth, he will work collaboratively with you to develop practical strategies that lead to lasting change. His approach integrates proven therapeutic methods—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based interventions—to help clients achieve meaningful and sustainable results. Healing begins with one conversation. If you're ready to take that first step, Dr. Gibson would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward hope, healing, and a healthier future. I would also recommend adding a prominent section immediately below this biography with three statements that help visitors quickly connect with your practice: Experience You Can Trust 30+ years of counseling experience serving individuals, couples, families, veterans, and adolescents. **Evidence-Based Care** Personalized treatment using proven therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs. **Hope Starts Here** Compassionate counseling designed to help you build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.
Meet Dr. Pearl Gibson, PhD, LPCC, LAC
Dr. Pearl Gibson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and doctoral-level clinician with more than 15 years of clinical counseling experience. She is dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome life's challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes healing, resilience, and lasting personal growth.
Dr. Gibson is especially passionate about working with children and adolescents. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of childhood and adolescent disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma, and adjustment-related challenges. She partners closely with parents and caregivers to provide practical strategies that strengthen family relationships and support healthy emotional development.
In addition to her work with children and teens, Dr. Gibson provides counseling for adults, couples, and families experiencing relationship difficulties, life transitions, stress, grief, and other emotional concerns. She believes that meaningful change begins with a trusting therapeutic relationship and works collaboratively with each client to develop practical, individualized solutions that foster long-term well-being.
As a Licensed Addiction Counselor, Dr. Gibson also has specialized training and experience in the treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. She understands the complex impact addiction can have on individuals and families and provides compassionate, nonjudgmental care that supports recovery, healing, and renewed hope.
Dr. Gibson's counseling style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to the unique needs of every client. She integrates proven therapeutic approaches with genuine empathy, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to achieve their goals.
For clients who desire it, Dr. Gibson also offers faith-based counseling, thoughtfully integrating biblical principles with evidence-based psychological practices to nurture emotional, relational, and spiritual growth.
Whether you are seeking support for your child, guidance through the challenges of adolescence, help overcoming addiction, strengthening a relationship, or navigating a difficult season of life, Dr. Pearl Gibson is committed to walking alongside you with professional excellence, compassion, and hope.
*"Every person deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and discover the strength to live a healthier, more fulfilling life."*
Michael Johnson, MFT
Trust and Respect in Healing
Michael Johnson is devoted to guiding couples through relationship challenges. He employs evidence-based techniques, ensuring that clients engage in meaningful dialogues and rebuild their connections. His goal is to help couples foster intimacy and connection.