Sarah Gillespie
Experienced evidence-based psychologist
MI Psychologist 6301013150 Michigan
- Experience
- 26 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Sarah
Sarah Gillespie brings over 26 years of clinical experience to her practice as an MI Psychologist (license number 6301013150). She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and solution-focused strategies to help people address mood concerns, anxiety, addiction, grief, and a wide range of life and work challenges.
Background and approach
Her work emphasizes strengths and practical skills so clients can move from feeling stuck to achieving specific goals such as improving self-confidence, managing panic or depression, or navigating major life transitions. Her style is described as direct yet compassionate, offering clear feedback when requested while honoring each person's choices.
Sarah draws on evidence-informed tools like CBT and DBT-informed skills alongside motivational interviewing to support change, problem-solve obstacles, and reinforce what already works in a client's life.
She accepts clients in Michigan and conducts sessions in English, and her practice includes support for concerns that range from workplace issues and parenting to gender dysphoria, substance concerns, and end-of-life counseling. Clients seeking a pragmatic, goal-oriented approach will find a focus on measurable progress and real-world coping strategies.
Sarah welcomes those ready to build on strengths, address patterns that limit well-being, and move toward clearer priorities and improved functioning.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep difficulties and emphasizes homework and skills practice between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on understanding a person's experience through empathetic listening and support, helping people gain clarity and self-direction when facing decisions, grief, or changes in life purpose. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for managing intense emotions, anger, and patterns that interfere with relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all decision. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and practical needs and will adapt methods over time to find what produces the most meaningful progress for that individual.
Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling around work, caregiving, or health needs. These formats allow regular skill-building, brief check-ins, and continued momentum when in-person visits are difficult, helping clients apply tools in real-life contexts and maintain continuity of care.
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Experience
26+ years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English