Sarah Garlick

Compassionate, skills-focused clinical social work

LCSW California

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Family, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Sarah

Sarah Garlick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 18 years of clinical experience. She earned a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Boston University and has worked across program settings and independent practice.

Background and approach

Sarah emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and helps clients identify practical strategies to address both immediate problems and future challenges. Her style blends compassion with skill-building, often incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside attachment-informed and client-centered methods.

She focuses on collaborative work, tailoring interventions to match each person’s particular situation and goals. Areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, sleep difficulties, parenting and co-parenting, self-esteem, life transitions, grief, stress, addictions, relationship concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Sarah aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore barriers to a more fulfilling life while learning concrete skills to manage symptoms and navigate change. Her approach balances solution-focused strategies with deeper exploration of patterns that shape well-being.

Practical Approaches for Online Care

Sarah commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress. Attachment-based approaches explore relational patterns and emotional bonds to help people understand how past and present relationships affect coping and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to consider goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, adjusting methods over time so interventions fit the person’s needs rather than forcing a single model on every situation.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life transitions, and use different communication styles for skills practice and check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sarah commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, sleep problems, parenting and co-parenting, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, stress, addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her work emphasizes a supportive, collaborative relationship and often uses solution-focused strategies and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques while adapting methods to each client’s needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 18 years of experience working in program settings and independent practice since completing her graduate training.

What are her professional credentials and location?

She is licensed as an LCSW in California with license number CA LCSW 27070 and maintains a professional practice within the state.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How does pricing and payment work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English