Gilbert Clark

Recovery-focused clinician using collaborative therapy

LPC, LPCC Michigan

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Gilbert

Gilbert Clark brings a cognitive behavioral framework to a broad clinical toolkit, blending evidence-based strategies with experiential and person-centered methods.

Background and approach

He draws on 12 years of practice to help people navigate addictions, trauma, relationship challenges, mood concerns, stress, and identity-related issues, tailoring interventions to each person's history and goals. Gilbert holds LPC and LPCC credentials and integrates mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused ideas to support recovery and ongoing wellness.

His background includes training in addiction studies and work across varied treatment settings, which informs a flexible, creative approach to care. Gilbert also incorporates music and other expressive modalities into work when helpful, offering an experiential complement to skills-based techniques.

Clients can expect a collaborative, trauma-aware style that prioritizes practical strategies for coping, emotion regulation, and rebuilding connections while respecting individual values and strengths.

Practical approaches for online recovery and coping

Gilbert often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to develop concrete skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and cravings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of his practice and focuses on clarifying values, building psychological flexibility, and learning acceptance-based strategies to move toward meaningful actions. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in his work to explore how early relational patterns affect current relationships and to strengthen emotional connection and regulation.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each client to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting methods over time so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility for work schedules, geographic distance, or accessibility needs. These remote options make it easier to continue treatment during life transitions, follow up after intensive care, or practice skills between sessions while maintaining continuity with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, and grief, along with related issues like self esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

The practice draws on several approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to match techniques to each client’s needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 12 years of professional experience working in a variety of treatment environments and with diverse client needs.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

This therapist holds LPC and LPCC credentials with license details MI LPC 6401222548 and MN LPCC cc02015 and practices from Michigan.

Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and international clients are accepted according to the listed availability.

Which session formats are available for remote work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing and payment work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin therapy with this clinician?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Minnesota, Michigan

Languages

English