Therapist profile
Sarah Gillespie, MI Psychologist 6301013150
MI Psychologist - Stress and Parenting supports
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- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Solution-focused goals
About Sarah
Sarah Gillespie is a MI Psychologist (MI Psychologist 6301013150) based in Michigan with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes.
She emphasizes practical, goal-focused work. Sessions tend to center on strengths a person already has and on building useful skills. Sarah describes a direct, supportive approach that includes feedback when it helps move things forward.
Her background includes work with people facing trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and social anxiety. She also lists additional attention to issues such as gender dysphoria, first responder concerns, hospice and end-of-life matters, and workplace stress. That range informs how she frames goals and plans in sessions.
Therapeutic methods she uses include client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Those approaches often translate into concrete exercises, short-term goal-setting, and skills practice between meetings.
People who contact her can expect straightforward discussion about what they want to change and small, practical steps to try. The focus is on measurable progress and on using existing strengths to handle everyday pressures, including parenting and household strains.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps clarify goals and builds confidence through practical conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance. These methods often lead to homework exercises and short skills practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. That might mean starting with brief solution-focused steps, adding CBT tools for mood or sleep, or using DBT skills during high-stress periods.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help fit meetings into a busy day. They also allow follow-up check-ins, structured skills practice, and quicker access to support without travel. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well over distance, and Sarah aims to match approach and format to what the client needs and prefers.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
Which problems does she help with at home?
She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting strain, relationship problems, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, sleep issues, anger, and related concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her approach is direct and supportive, focusing on strengths and practical steps. She uses feedback and goal-setting to move work forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience working with adults on mood, behavior, and life-change concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as MI Psychologist 6301013150 and practices from Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to people outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees arranged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.
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