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Ebony Gums, LICSW

Compassionate support for stress and anxiety

4 years in practice · based in Minnesota · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Ebony

Ebony Gums is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem. She supports people facing depression, compassion fatigue, and big life changes. Her style is calm and respectful and she focuses on each person's needs.

She uses client-centered therapy, which means conversations are guided by the person's goals and experiences. Sessions aim to make space for honest talk and to build practical ways to cope with daily pressures.

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Background and approach

The therapist adjusts pace and focus so each plan fits the person in front of her. Ebony emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in sessions. She aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental environment where people can try new ways of handling stress.

Her approach includes listening closely and helping people identify small, realistic steps forward. With four years of professional experience she draws on real-world practice to address relationship strain and emotional overwhelm. She encourages people to notice patterns that keep them stuck and to develop more helpful habits.

The work often blends emotional support with problem-solving. People who reach out can expect a team effort in shaping goals and tracking progress. Ebony frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at clearer thinking and better coping.

She practices in Minnesota and offers sessions in English.

Client-centered care delivered online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and what matters most to them. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people name goals. This approach can help with anxiety, stress, relationship strain, and low self-esteem by shaping sessions around personal priorities rather than a fixed plan.

Therapy with a client-centered frame is collaborative. The therapist will work with the person to figure out which methods and session formats feel most helpful. That process can include checking in about goals and adjusting the approach as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break. Live chat and text messaging can work for shorter check-ins or times when typing feels more comfortable. These options aim to make starting and keeping up with therapy more manageable for busy lives.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?
Ebony helps people with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a calm, respectful approach that centers on the person's goals and experiences, with conversations tailored to individual needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with the kinds of concerns listed above.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LICSW credential and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

  • Relationship issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
4 years
Licensed
Minnesota, Washington
Languages
English

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