Skip to main content
Your message was sent successfully!
Photo of Gabriella Gibson, Clinical Psychotherapist Resident | Meridian Psychotherapy Associates

Gabriella Gibson, Clinical Psychotherapist Resident | Meridian Psychotherapy Associates

Pre-Licensed Professional
Last Updated 30+ days ago

Provider Types

This is a group practice with multiple providers, including:

  • Pre-Licensed Professionals

Welcome to Meridian Psychotherapy Associates — where we specialize in supporting the mental health needs of college students. We understand that college is a time of excitement and growth, but also one of stress, change, and uncertainty. Our goal is to provide a safe, understanding, and personalized space for students navigating this unique life stage.

Our individual therapy addresses common student concerns such as anxiety, depression, academic stress, time management, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. Our trauma-informed therapists are attuned to the emotional, social, and academic pressures of campus life.

We also offer couples therapy for college students in relationships, focusing on communication, conflict resolution, and maintaining connection amid busy schedules. For students navigating family dynamics, we help students improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen support systems.

To fit student lifestyles, we provide flexible in-person and telehealth options, allowing therapy access nearby campus or home.

At Meridian, our therapists are compassionate, skilled, and committed to empowering students with tools for resilience, growth, and lasting well-being—during college and beyond.

Ready to take the next step? Contact us for a consultation and start building a stronger foundation for your personal and academic success.


Specialties

ADHD Anxiety Body Image Career Concerns College adjustment Depression Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Intimate Partner Abuse Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Phobias Self-esteem Social Anxiety Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Gabriella Gibson, Clinical Psychotherapist Resident | Meridian Psychotherapy Associates is in network for the following plans:

Aetna AllWays Health Partners Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Harvard Pilgrim Health New England Mass General Brigham Health Plan Medicare Optum Tufts UniCare UnitedHealthcare

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1619602000

Rates

Rates not provided

Locations

25 Church Hill Road
Suite 202
Newtown, CT 06470
ADA Accessible
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Attachment-based Body positivity Career Counseling Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Exposure Therapy Health at Every Size Holistic Integrative Internal Family Systems (IFS) Meditation Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Narrative Psychodynamic Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Trauma Focused Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

Modalities

Couples Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25)

Communities

Activists Artists Athletes First-Gen Immigrants Indigenous Peoples International LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities STEM Trans non-binary gender fluid Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Supervisor(s): Penny Tavar, Penny Tavar
  • Supervisor License(s): CT-10869, MA-125048

More About Us

  • Languages Spoken: English