Sarah Gillespie, MI Psychologist 6301013150

Sarah Gillespie is a Michigan-based psychologist with 26 years of experience who uses practical, goal-focused approaches to help people move forward. She emphasizes clear, direct support and works with clients to build on strengths. Sarah aims to help with mood, confidence, leadership, and everyday challenges.

She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered and solution-focused techniques. That means sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying small changes, and checking what works. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at producing usable tools for daily life.

Sarah also draws on elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and motivational interviewing when those methods fit a person's needs. These approaches help with emotional regulation, managing intense feelings, and finding motivation for change. The focus is on practical skills rather than long explanations.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and workplace issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of attention include autism and Asperger syndrome, first responder issues, gender dysphoria, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

Sessions can take the form of video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules. Sarah uses a strength-based mindset - noticing what already works and building from there. She offers direct feedback when requested and supports clients as they test new strategies.

How practical therapies translate to online care

CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep problems by practicing new ways of thinking and acting in day-to-day life.

Client-centered work emphasizes listening and building on your strengths. The therapist follows your concerns, helps you set goals, and supports the choices you make as you try new strategies.

DBT provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance. It can be useful when feelings feel overwhelming or when someone needs tools for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to use and when to switch tactics.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets you work face to face; phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit a work break; live chat and text are useful for quick check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep working on skills between sessions.