About Dr. Gibbs Williams
Focus areas
Adult Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety
Dissociative Disorder
Psychodynamic Therapy
Asperger's Syndrome
Low Self Esteem
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Gibbs Williams
Gibbs A. Williams. Ph.D. Is A Licensed Psychoanalyst Practicing In New York. His Choice Of Profession Is An Outgrowth Of Three Major Interests - Philosophy, Depth Psychology, And Spirituality. He Received A B.A. From Columbia University, Majoring In Philosophy; An M.S. In Psychology From Yeshiva University; And A Ph.D. In Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling From New York University. His Dissertation Topic Studied The Relationship Among Male Heroin Addicts, Selected Treatment Programs, And Ego Weakness.
He Continued His Involvement With Addiction, Working With A Number Of New York Substance Abuse Programs. He Was The Assistant Director Of Odyssey House, A Therapeutic Community. His Duties Included Planning, Developing, And Coordinating Therapy; Participating In Overall Policy Decisions And Patient Evaluations; Administering And Interpreting Psychological Tests; Leading And Supervising Individual, Group, And Marathon Therapy Sessions; Giving Lectures And Conducting Educational Seminars; Participating In, Coordinating, And Leading Family And Marital Therapy Groups; Organizing And Administering A Group Home (''the Pressure Cooker'') For Thirty Addicts. Other Substance Abuse Programs Included Samaritan Village (Formerly Known As The Samaritan Half-Way Society) As Well As The Female Program Run By The New York State Narcotics Control Commission. He Was The Primary Care Consultant For The Lowell Institute, An Outpatient Program For Substance Abusers (Drugs And Alcohol).
He Received A Certificate In Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy From The Greenwich Institute In 1980 And Went On To Become An Instructor And Supervisor In The Same Institute. The Courses He Taught There Included Ego Strength/Ego Weakness; Ego Psychology; And Transference/ Countertransference. He Taught A Course On Crisis Intervention To Incoming Interns For Ten Years.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Do you feel hopelessly stuck, alienated, lost, confused, self-conscious, anxious, or weird? My speciality is working with people who are searching for meaningful connections but instead have all but given up hope that they can attain this goal. My aim is to help you answer the biggest questions of your life: who am I, what do I really want, and how best to achieve my aims and enjoy them. I will be your guide in a collaborative trip into your inner space enabling you to connect with your personal creative process.
Specialty and What You Offer
My method is conversational, and collaborative. I provide an attuned, trusting, unconditionally accepting relationship. I do both individual and couples therapy and am fair-minded and impartial. I am a careful listener. Your initial consultation is free to see if we have the necessary rapport to form a good alliance.
I am an expert in working with panic anxiety, affect intolerance, students in crisis,low self esteem, synchronicity challenged, chronic traumatic stress syndrome, post presidential election stress syndrome,substance abuse, autism, crises of trust and meaning, confused, overwhelmed couples, and pre-marital counseling.I work face to face.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I am an expert in working with panic anxiety, affect intolerance, students in crisis, low self-esteem, synchronicity challenged, chronic traumatic stress syndrome, post-presidential election stress syndrome, substance abuse, autism, crises of trust and meaning, confused, overwhelmed couples, and pre-marital counselling. I work face-to-face.
My job is to help you convert hot air into meaningful words that will enable you to best identify, explore and work through your psychological problems. I serve you best as someone who accepts you unconditionally, validates, actively responds, encourages, interprets, and clarifies your needs. We work best as a collaboration in a team effort to understand you in-depth and breadth. Whereas I need your active participation so too you need mine as well.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Ongoing session: $220-230 for 50 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
I only accept out of network payments
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- New York University, PhD in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
- Yeshiva University, Master's in Psychology
- Columbia University (Bachelor's)
- The Greenwich Institute (Certificate)
Professional memberships
- American Psychoanalytic Association
Awards and publications
- The Demystification And Use Of Meaningful Coincidences
- Spirituality And The Agnostic Addict
- Seeking The Golden Thread: The Evolving Self, Meaningful Coincidences, And The Creative Process
NPI number
1245497262
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Gibbs Williams?
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Is Dr. Gibbs Williams accepting new patients?
Dr. Gibbs Williams generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Williams's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Gibbs Williams accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Gibbs Williams online?
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What practice does Dr. Gibbs Williams work with?
Dr. Gibbs Williams works with Gibbs A. Williams Ph.d.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Gibbs Williams?
Dr. Gibbs Williams frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Gibbs Williams on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Gibbs Williams speak?
Dr. Gibbs Williams speaks English.