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Online therapist

Sarah Garlick

Compassionate, practical support for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sarah

Sarah Garlick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 18 years of experience. She aims to make therapy practical and approachable for people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and life changes. Sarah teaches clear skills you can use between sessions and focuses on creating a supportive, steady space to talk through challenges.

Sarah trained at Boston University, earning a Master’s in Clinical Social Work, and has worked in both program settings and independent practice.

Background and approach

She uses a mix of methods, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while adapting techniques to fit each person’s needs. She also draws on attachment-based ideas and solution-focused strategies when they help. In sessions she helps people who are dealing with depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, or compassion fatigue.

She also addresses parenting and related family stresses, insomnia, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and ADHD-related challenges. Sarah describes her work as collaborative and skills-oriented. Her style is straightforward and compassionate.

She works with clients to identify obstacles and to practice concrete tools for coping and problem solving. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Sarah offers several ways to meet, including video, phone, live chat, and text messaging.

She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin and to schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early bonds shape how people relate today. It helps when trust, closeness, or family dynamics feel stuck by looking at patterns and building safer ways to connect. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on what is already working and on small, achievable steps clients can take to move toward their goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will work together with each person to choose and adjust methods based on goals, life context, and what feels most useful. The process is collaborative and flexible, with techniques introduced gradually so clients can test what helps them most.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions offer an audio-only option, and live chat or text messaging can provide shorter check-ins and ongoing support between meetings. These formats expand access and make it simpler to practice new skills in daily life.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Sarah address?
She works with people facing family and parenting stresses, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, and related issues such as self-esteem and career strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She teaches clear skills, uses problem-solving methods, and adapts techniques to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
Sarah earned a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Boston University and has 18 years of clinical experience in program settings and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW 27070, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meeting with her?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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