Mollie Gibson, LMSW
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Born and raised in NYC. My first introduction to the idea of therapy was during childhood, directly following the attacks of 9/11. My classmates and I participated in a drama therapy workshop to help us process the terror we had witnessed through our classroom window. I experienced my own more personal mental health journey once I entered adolescence. I was always interested in understanding others, lots of wondering why people are the way they are. This of course applied to myself as well. So, I studied psychology and philosophy. At 19, I learned about ADHD, and that it explained much of what I'd struggled with. After graduating college and up until the completion of my MSW, I taught preschool. I am also late-identified autistic, and I support the self-diagnosis/ self-identification of ones own neurodivergence.
About Mollie's practice
Weekdays After 5pm
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
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Sliding scale
Reflective
Body-based
In-person available: No
Virtual available: Yes
Family Dynamics
Parenting
Young Adulthood
Life Transitions
ADD/ADHD
Self-Reflection
Trauma
Neurodivergence (ASD, HSP, dyslexia, etc.)
Out of network providers
NY
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Get to Know Mollie
"I began working with Mollie when my mental health really started to decline as a result of my chronic illness. As a twenty-eight year old woman, I felt misunderstood, unrelatable, and in a constant state of despair. Mollie had a unique way of addressing my mental state, and making me realize that my fears and new behaviors were my minds smart way of trying to help me navigate through crisis. What I thought were mental “issues” she reassured me were actually my brain doing all of things it was supposed to be doing, and instead of trying to resist everything I was feeling, I should ultimately just embrace it. This was very different from my previous experiences in therapy, when I was taught to label certain thought processes as “good” vs. “bad” and to eliminate the negative ones from my emotional routine. Mollie also incorporated visual art into our sessions, when talking wasn’t what I needed. She helped me color outside of my own lines, literally and figuratively, when I was desperately obsessed with the idea that everything had to be a certain way. Mollie has become my sounding board. The person who I know will always listen with open ears, an open mind, and most importantly an open heart. She will never sugarcoat, yet she has the ability to make you feel like there’s still light at the end of the tunnel even when you’ve been driving in complete darkness for years. I am so lucky to have found her. "
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How do you approach diversity in the room or working with clients who may come from a different background than you?
I believe human diversity is deserving of celebration and honor. I am glad to explore your understanding of diversity and embrace each individual as a unique concoction of humanity. Whether we're talking about diverse body types, cultural or ethnic backgrounds, neurological makeup, or opinion - diversity is the spice of life.
How will our relationship be different than relationships I have with friends/loved ones?
Our working relationship will be centered around you. Your goals, your feelings, your needs, your growth, your healing journey.
From your perspective, what is coaching?
Coaching is a collaborative effort toward a particular goal, or direction in one's personal life. Different from therapy or mental health counseling; coaching is a great option for individuals who are not seeking treatment to address emotional distress. Less focus on emotions and greater focus on creating individual strategies and plans for forward progression around a particular part of life.
From your perspective, what is therapy?
Intentional time to give space to feelings, reflect broadly or specifically, and tend to areas where we may feel stuck or misaligned with ourselves.