Dr. Aaliyah Gibbons (She/her)

PsyD
Accepting Clients

Hi I’m Dr. G, a passionate and creative trauma psychologist. I enjoy helping trauma survivors build a life they can truly be proud of.

Psychologist in Woodbridge, VA

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

Many of my clients have been told that they’re “too much”—too sensitive, too intense, too emotional. Or maybe they’ve had to hide parts of themselves away to get by. Trauma often makes you feel unsafe and weighed down by shame or overwhelming emotions. Together, we build safety, reduce shame, and find new ways to heal, grow, and feel more at home in yourself.

My Background and Approach

As both a psychologist and a trauma survivor, I know how powerful therapy can be. My style is real and down-to-earth—no masks, no shame. I use a mix of talk therapy and practical skills (like DBT) to help you manage emotions, heal from trauma, and create lasting change. I’ll always invite honest feedback so we can shape therapy into something that truly helps you feel safe, supported, and able to move forward.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe people have an incredible ability to change. We’re resilient, but sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just keep us stuck. Healing is about noticing what’s no longer working for you and finding new ways forward, even if it feels uncomfortable at first. I work with all kinds of trauma—systemic, generational, relational, and physical—and I invite real, open conversations about identity, spirituality, sexuality, and life’s big questions. I honor every identity and bring my own perspective as a Black, bisexual woman raised in a Black American Muslim community. In my work, I draw from both traditional and non-traditional approaches to support your whole self.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Internal Family Systems
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Personality Disorders Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Suicidal Thoughts
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief or Loss
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Anthem
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Evernorth
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200/session

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