- Strengths-based
- Goal oriented
- Direct and supportive
About Sarah
Sarah Gillespie is a Michigan-based Psychologist with 26 years of experience helping people make practical changes in their lives. She focuses on clear goals like improving mood, building confidence, and managing work and wellbeing challenges. Her style is direct, compassionate, and non-judgmental, with emphasis on strengths people already have.
Sarah uses a strengths-based, client-centered stance to help people notice what is working and build on it. She combines practical tools with problem-solving to move past stuck patterns. Sessions often include straightforward feedback when clients want it and collaborative planning for next steps.
Her work covers common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and sleep problems. She also supports people facing workplace issues, compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, and life transitions. Additional focuses include first responder issues, gender dysphoria, and end-of-life matters among others.
Sarah draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor interventions. She helps people test small changes, track progress, and adjust plans when needed. The aim is practical progress rather than long lectures.
Clients who choose to work with Sarah can expect collaborative goal-setting and a mix of encouragement and direct guidance. She helps celebrate successes and troubleshoot obstacles along the way. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first session.
How client-centered and cognitive approaches work online
Sarah blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral ideas to help people make change. Client-centered work focuses on listening, understanding what matters to the person, and building goals from their strengths. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at thoughts, behaviors, and practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and manage stress.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and coping skills when strong emotions or impulsive reactions get in the way. These approaches aim to teach concrete skills people can practice between sessions and adjust as progress is made. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what fits their needs and goals.
Check the session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. It also supports using practical tools in everyday settings and following up on real-world progress without promising a specific format.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep issues, workplace problems, addictions, and related concerns such as compassion fatigue and career questions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct, compassionate, and non-judgmental. She focuses on strengths and practical steps to reach client goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience working with people on mood, confidence, leadership, and wellbeing concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as MI Psychologist 6301013150 and practices in Michigan.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.