Gus Culbertson (he/him/his)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hello! My name is Gus Culbertson (he/him/his) and I am a Clinical Social Worker currently working remotely with clients in Pennsylvania.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Philadelphia, PA

Services

About My Clients

I specialize in supporting young adults, medical and health science students & professionals, and front-line workers. I also work with individuals navigating life transitions, unhelpful self-expectations, procrastination, depression, anxiety, and identity struggles. Many of those I work with want to learn how to engage intentionally with the range of emotions, effectively with others, decrease stress, incorporate mindful/spiritual practices, and explore differing perspectives.

My Background and Approach

I am a firm believer in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for change. My approach is tailored to each client and is rooted in a values-based, emotion-focused, and mindful practice. I initially work with clients to outline their goals in care to see if we might be a good fit to work together in individual therapy. If we are, I look forward to working together to help you recognize your strengths, build resilience, and cultivate authenticity to find the fulfillment you deserve. If, for whatever reason we are not, I can support you in finding the right fit through my services as a Clinical Care Manager. This is of note if you would like assistance in finding a therapist who is in-network with your insurance.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I started Balancing Perspectives Practice because I believe that when we take an intentional look at the perspectives we hold about ourselves and the world around us, then make this into a practice, it can allow us to lean into our most authentic and balanced selves. As a social worker by training, I hold awareness of power, privilege, and oppression in the therapy space and in our world. It is a primary intention as a clinician to be aware of my own intersectional and cultural identities and how that shows up in my work with clients. With training in multicultural counseling and a commitment to continuous self-reflection, I aim to understand my clients' perspectives and work in solidarity throughout their therapeutic journey. By openly discussing power dynamics, privilege, and systemic oppression, I hope to build a trusting relationship that supports clients from all walks of life.

I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $160/session

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