Sabrina Jelks, LISW - Therapist in South Carolina

About Sabrina

Sabrina Jelks is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in South Carolina. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. She brings a calm, straightforward style and aims to make sessions feel practical and understandable for worried parents and caregivers.

She uses clear, goal-focused conversations to identify what matters most to each person. That often means setting small, manageable steps to reduce anxiety or improve day-to-day functioning.

Background and approach

She also helps clients work through grief and loss and cope with major life changes. Sabrina draws on 12 years of experience in social work. She leans on Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, collaborative relationship.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and Solution-Focused techniques to shape immediate, concrete goals. Her work includes attention to family and parenting topics alongside issues like adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems. Sessions are meant to be practical and to fit into busy family life.

She offers several formats for connecting so people can find what fits their schedule. The first sessions usually focus on what the client hopes to change, and then Sabrina and the client plan short-term steps to move forward.

How her approaches work online

Sabrina commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the conversation on each persons needs and goals. That approach focuses on listening, respect, and building trust so clients feel heard before making changes.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and often helpful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns because it breaks problems into clear steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sabrina will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for busy family schedules and make it easier to keep continuity when life gets hectic. They also let clients try different ways of connecting to see what feels most helpful.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sabrina address?

Sabrina works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues. She also focuses on family-related topics such as adoption and foster care and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She uses goal-focused conversations and practical steps to help people cope and make changes.

How long has she practiced social work?

She has 12 years of experience as a social worker, bringing that background to sessions and treatment planning.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in South Carolina as an LISW with license number SC LISW 15078.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Licensed: South Carolina
Languages: English

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