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Sarah Gilbert

LICSW

Sarah Gilbert , LICSW

Therapist in Alabama

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About Sarah

Sarah Gilbert is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 18 years of experience practicing social work in Alabama. She combines a person-centered orientation with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people navigate difficult seasons of life. The LICSW credential indicates training and authorization to provide independent clinical social work services in her state.

Sarah emphasizes a collaborative pace, partnering with each person to address problems in a way that feels manageable. When an issue can be resolved, she focuses on practical steps and problem solving. When a problem cannot be fully solved, she concentrates on building coping skills and strategies to make daily life more manageable. Her approach aims to create a welcoming space where individuals can talk through their concerns and develop tools to move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sarah Gilbert draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and supporting clients to find their own answers - it is useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and address stress-related patterns.

She also uses motivational interviewing when clients are weighing change or struggling with motivation - this approach helps clarify personal values and strengthen commitment to goals. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah collaborates with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path.

Online sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or health considerations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, schedule appointments that work with daily life, and access licensed professionals from different locations without travel.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sarah Gilbert have?

Sarah Gilbert has 18 years of experience practicing social work.

Is Sarah Gilbert a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LICSW credential and practices under the license AL LICSW 5414C. LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, a license for social workers who provide clinical therapy services.

In which languages does Sarah Gilbert provide therapy?

Sarah Gilbert provides therapy in English.

Where is Sarah Gilbert located?

Sarah Gilbert is located in Alabama.

How can I work with Sarah Gilbert as my therapist?

You can work with Sarah Gilbert through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sarah Gilbert work with international clients?

Sarah Gilbert does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sarah Gilbert cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English

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