- Person-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Solution-focused steps
About Sarah
Sarah Gilbert is an Alabama LICSW with 18 years of social work experience in the state. She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns and changes that come with major life transitions. Sarah also addresses issues such as addiction, ADHD, parenting concerns and blended family issues.
She uses a person-centered approach and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide sessions. That means conversations focus on the client's perspective while also looking at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions move at a client's pace and aim to find practical steps that fit daily life.
When goals are clear, Sarah works on concrete plans to change patterns and build coping skills. If a problem can’t be solved right away, she helps create routines and strategies to reduce overwhelm and make small improvements. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are used when people want short-term forward movement.
Sarah also draws on ideas from Jungian therapy to understand deeper themes and personal meaning when that is helpful. She blends approaches to match what a client brings into the room rather than relying on one single method.
People who reach out can expect straightforward talk, practical tools, and step-by-step planning. Sessions cover everyday obstacles like merging households, communication problems, and the stress of caregiving alongside longer-term issues such as trauma or mood struggles.
Approaches used in online sessions
Sarah commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the client's concerns and letting them set the pace and goals; it helps people who need someone to follow their lead while sorting through feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small behavior and thinking changes to reduce anxiety, depression or stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying a problem-focused plan at first, then shifting to work on deeper patterns if needed.
Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping continuity during life changes and for practicing new communication or coping skills between meetings.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD and blended family issues among other topics.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a person-centered approach alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods to create practical steps and coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of social work experience practicing in Alabama.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an AL LICSW and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.