Meet Gibsy

I was born and raised in Honduras and I am proud of my Garifuna heritage. Being bilingual in English and Spanish allows me to serve a broader community and ensure that language is never a barrier to care. My cultural identity and lived experiences shape the way I show up as a therapist. I understand the complexities of carrying multiple identities, and I bring that awareness into every session. My approach combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate, client-centered style, creating a space where you feel both understood and empowered to grow.

If this resonates with you, I’d be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey. Together, we can create the space for you to reclaim your story and build the life you want

  • I believe healing begins with being truly seen, heard, and supported without judgment. My practice has a special focus on helping adults who had to grow up too soon—those who took on emotional or practical responsibilities as children, often putting their own needs aside to care for others. These experiences are sometimes described as parentification.

    Many adults who experienced parentification become highly capable, responsible, and independent. But beneath that strength, they may struggle with anxiety, guilt, boundaries, relationships, emotional exhaustion, or the feeling that they always have to be the one who holds everything together. I help clients understand these patterns without shame and begin creating a life in which caring for themselves is just as important as caring for others. My work also includes supporting adults navigating anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, family-of-origin patterns, and the lasting impact of difficult or unstable early experiences. As an LCSW and CASAC-Advanced counselor, I bring an understanding of both mental health and substance use to my work, particularly when these concerns intersect with family relationships and early life experiences.

    I am also bilingual in English and Spanish. Born and raised in Honduras and proud of my Garifuna heritage, I understand the complexities of carrying multiple identities, cultural expectations, and family responsibilities. I bring that cultural awareness into my work while honoring each client's individual experience. My goal is not simply to help you cope. It is to help you understand your story, change the patterns that no longer serve you, and build relationships with yourself and others that feel healthier and more authentic.

    • Associate’s in Human Services - Guttman Community College

    • Bachelor’s in Social Work & a Minor in Psychology - Lehman College

    • Master’s in Social Work - Silberman School, Hunter College

  • LCSW · CASAC-Advanced · SIFI · Licensed in NY, NJ, CT, VA & FL

    • Correctional settings

    • Outpatient mental health clinics

    • Residential programs

    • Victim services

    • Adolescents in high-stress environments

    • Survivors of violence

    • Substance use assessment and support

    • MSW intern supervision

    These experiences shaped a flexible, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate approach to care.

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