Sarah Gilbert, LICSW

Sarah Gilbert is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 18 years of practice in Alabama. She focuses on helping people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or facing life transitions. Her style is down-to-earth and respectful, with an emphasis on meeting each person where they are and moving at a comfortable pace.

She uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's own priorities and pace. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical changes. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are used when people want to set concrete goals and build momentum.

In sessions, the work is collaborative. People can expect to talk through current problems, try small, doable steps between meetings, and develop tools to cope when things feel overwhelming. If some problems cannot be fully solved right away, the plan shifts toward improving day-to-day coping and resilience.

Her background is rooted in social work practice across many settings in Alabama. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to issues such as grief, relationship concerns, parenting stress, addiction, chronic illness, and work-related burnout. Sarah aims to create a space where concerns are named and clear next steps are developed.

She offers straightforward guidance and practical skills alongside open listening. People who want a therapist who balances empathy with goal-oriented work may find this approach helpful.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and pace, offering a space where the therapist listens, reflects, and follows what the client brings to the session. This approach helps when someone needs support processing emotions or deciding what matters most right now.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try small experiments or behavior changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, depression, and for building practical coping skills.

Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make changes but feel unsure or stuck, helping them clarify their reasons and build internal motivation for next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needs change.

For practical arrangements, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people access regular support while managing caregiving, work, or health-related constraints.