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Sabrina Jelks

Compassionate clinician guiding practical change

LISW South Carolina

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Sabrina

Sabrina Jelks is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in South Carolina who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

She emphasizes establishing a collaborative therapeutic relationship that helps clients identify meaningful goals and practical steps for change. Sabrina draws on evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness techniques to address patterns of thinking, emotional regulation, and daily coping skills.

Her practice also attends to a wide range of concerns such as relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction, family and attachment matters, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and communication or commitment difficulties. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies are woven into sessions to help clients clarify priorities, build motivation, and trial new behaviors between meetings.

Sabrina frames therapy as a partnership aimed at making gradual, sustainable progress toward a brighter outlook, and she welcomes clients who are ready to take the first step toward change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy places the clients experience and goals at the center of sessions, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help people feel heard and shape their own path forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it tends to include practical exercises and skill-building that translate well to remote sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress regulation tools that clients can practice between meetings to manage emotional reactivity and chronic stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, values, and goals, adjusting techniques over time based on what proves most helpful. Clients often combine elements from different approaches to address multiple concerns in a personalized plan.

Online formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health limitations. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for real-time skill coaching, phone sessions can be a more accessible option when video is not convenient, and live chat or text messaging supports shorter check-ins and continuing accountability between scheduled appointments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice new strategies in day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Sabrina commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
Which therapeutic styles are used in sessions?
Sessions integrate client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor work to each client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sabrina has 12 years of experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds on mood concerns, trauma, end-of-life matters, and related challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with the license SC LISW 15078 practicing out of South Carolina.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.
How is cost handled for therapy with Sabrina?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issues

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English