At Gibson Child Psychology…

Every family feels EMPOWERED, unique strengths are NURTURED, and each individual has the support they need to GROW to their fullest potential

Why work with Dr. Emily Gibson

  • A Collaborative Approach

    Families often seek support during times of uncertainty, stress, or transition. Emily’s goal is to create a safe, supportive space where children feel understood and parents feel informed, respected, and empowered.

    She works with families navigating concerns such as anxiety, mood changes, behavioral challenges, school difficulties, developmental differences, and the effects of trauma. Emily’s approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each child’s unique strengths, needs, and environment.

  • Diverse Professional Experience

    Emily’s background allows her to support children within the full context of their lives, not just isolated symptoms. She has extensive experience working alongside parents, teachers, and school teams to address concerns that span home and school environments.

    She is well-versed in educational systems and frequently supports families navigating IEPs, 504 plans, and school-based interventions. Her experience with foster care systems and trauma-informed practices allows her to thoughtfully support children who have experienced instability or significant life transitions.

    This systems-level understanding helps ensure that care is coordinated, realistic, and aligned with each child’s daily experiences that nurtures each child’s strengths and potential.

  • Respect for Individual Strengths and Autonomy

    At the heart of Emily’s work is a belief that every child has inherent strengths and the capacity for growth. She is passionate about helping children better understand themselves, develop confidence, and build skills that support emotional well-being, learning, relationships and joy.

    Whether a child is learning to manage big emotions, navigate social situations, or better understand how their brain works, Emily focuses on progress that feels meaningful, achievable, and affirming.

Services that coordinate across home, school, and community.

Children and adolescents need support for many different reasons. Psychological assessment and treatment can help support families and answer important questions about learning, development, cognition, behavior, and emotional well-being.

  • Comprehensive Psychological Evaluation

    Comprehensive assessments help us identify a child’s strengths, challenges, and learning or emotional needs. Emily uses thoughtful, developmentally appropriate evaluation to provide clear insights and practical recommendations families can actually use at home and school.

  • Mental and Behavioral Health Support

    Emily works with children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges such as anxiety, mood concerns, attention difficulties, or behavior changes at home or school. Care is individualized, evidence-based, and focused on building skills that support long-term well-being.

  • Advocacy and Educational Support

    Navigating school systems can feel overwhelming. Emily supports families through collaboration, consultation, and advocacy related to school-based services, including IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior supports, helping ensure children receive appropriate, thoughtful care across settings.

Meet Dr. Emily N. Gibson

I founded my practice to provide quality child and adolescent psychological services for families in Huntsville, Alabama and surrounding areas. I am passionate about providing thorough and individualized care for all clients to be able to meet their unique goals.

With a background in psychology, behavior analysis, and special education, as well as experience with the foster care system, I am uniquely qualified to help you address a wide range of concerns including mental health symptoms, behavioral challenges, and learning differences.

It is my goal that you will be heard and supported through a collaborative approach to establish a treatment plan that is best for you and your child. Together you can make children, adolescents, and families feel empowered, nurtured, and grow to reach their goals.

Not sure where to start?

Choosing the right support for your child can feel overwhelming. Dr. Emily Gibson is happy to talk through your concerns, answer questions, and help you determine next steps that feel appropriate and manageable for your family.

Just complete our Contact form and Emily will reach out as soon as possible to start the conversation!