About George
George Gifford is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts. He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. George draws on his background to listen closely and meet each person where they are.
He spent 11 years in the Marine Corps from 2003 to 2014 and completed a master’s degree in mental health counseling at Cambridge College in 2022. After graduate school he worked in a psychiatric hospital in a dual diagnosis role for a year, then moved into community mental health as an outpatient clinician.
How George works
He earned his LMHC licensure in December 2024 and has six years of clinical experience. George uses a person-centered approach as the basis of his work. He mixes in elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy to fit each person’s needs.
Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and building coping tools that can be used day to day. In sessions he prioritizes getting to know the person in front of him and understanding their current struggles. He aims to walk alongside clients as they set goals and practice new ways of managing stress, mood, and substance-related concerns.
Conversations are straightforward and grounded in real-life solutions. George welcomes questions about his style and process and encourages a short chat to see if there is a good fit before scheduling work together.
What George works with
The areas below are the ones George selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Control issues
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Massachusetts |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approaches that guide online care
George relies on a person-centered approach that focuses on getting to know each person and responding to their expressed needs. This approach emphasizes listening, validation, and collaboration so clients feel heard and respected as they identify goals.He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. These strategies are useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and many stress-related problems. Acceptance and commitment ideas are used as well to help people clarify values and take small steps toward what matters to them despite difficult feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to figure out which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That selection can change over time as progress is made and needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people stay consistent with care when schedules are tight or when attending in-person sessions would be difficult.
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