Sarah Garlick, LCSW

Sarah Garlick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California. She has worked in program settings and in private practice since earning a Master of Social Work from Boston University in 1999. Sarah focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, and life transitions. She also offers support for trauma recovery, parenting concerns, and challenges around self-esteem and relationships.

She aims to build a calm, supportive space where clients can talk through what matters to them. Sarah emphasizes practical tools and concrete skills that people can use between sessions. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods and adapts techniques to each person’s needs.

Her approach is collaborative and solution-focused. She works with clients to identify barriers and try small, manageable steps toward change. Sessions can include problem-solving, behavioral experiments, and strategies to improve sleep and daily routines.

Across 18 years of practice, Sarah has worked with people from many backgrounds and settings. That experience helps her tailor interventions to different life situations. Clients who want straightforward skills and a steady, empathetic presence often find this approach helpful.

Sarah offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She helps people organize care that fits their schedules and daily demands. To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.

How therapy methods translate to online care

Sarah often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thought patterns and try out new behaviors; this approach works well for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress because it focuses on practical exercises and short-term goals. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to notice patterns in close relationships and to help people build more secure ways of relating when old habits cause pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and everyday life. That process may mix CBT strategies, attachment-focused exploration, and client-centered listening to match what the person needs at different stages.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face-to-face when schedules allow. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can support people who prefer writing or want flexible, ongoing contact between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep work on skills consistent over time.