- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and client-centered
- Career and relationships
About Sarah
Sarah Gilbert is an Alabama LICSW with 18 years of social work experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, addiction, career questions, and other life changes common in early adulthood.
Sarah uses a person-centered approach alongside cognitive behavioral methods to help people sort out what matters most. Sessions move at the clients pace. She focuses on practical steps when problems can be solved, and on building coping skills when they cannot.
Her work includes support for parenting and caregiving stress, blended family and adoption issues, chronic illness and pain, and challenges tied to family of origin. She also addresses compassion fatigue, first responder strain, and relationship breakups such as divorce and separation.
In practice she blends solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing with deeper reflective work influenced by Jungian ideas. That mix aims to help people change behaviors, clarify goals, and notice repeating patterns that get in the way.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented when needed, or more exploratory when someone wants to understand themselves better. Sarah encourages practical plans for everyday life and teaches skills people can use between sessions. The focus is on clear steps, improved coping, and making decisions that fit each persons circumstances.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach let someone set the pace, name priorities, and work through feelings while the therapist follows their lead. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. In an online setting CBT can include practice tasks, worksheets, and brief coaching between sessions to test changes in everyday life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and what they want to change. That means starting with what feels most useful and adjusting as progress or questions arise.
The exact session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online appointments help fit therapy into study, work, and busy days because they can avoid travel, use shorter check-ins when needed, or pick times that align with breaks. Online work also makes it easier to use digital worksheets and to practice new skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt practical tools and tasks to the online setting to support steady progress.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues can she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, addiction, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is person-centered and practical, using cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods to set goals and build skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of social work experience practicing in Alabama.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an AL LICSW and practices in Alabama.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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