Sarah Garlick , LCSW

Sarah Garlick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 18 years of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from Boston University in 1999 and has worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds in both program settings and private practice.

Sarah emphasizes a supportive, trust-based therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change. She collaborates with clients to explore barriers to fuller, more satisfying lives and teaches concrete skills to address current concerns while preparing clients to manage future challenges. Her work is compassionate and solution-focused, and she primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques while adapting her approach to meet each person's unique needs.

Areas of special interest include insomnia, anxiety, parenting and co-parenting, building self-confidence and self-esteem, depression, trauma recovery, and life transitions. Throughout her practice she aims to help clients develop practical strategies and increased resilience so they can move forward from difficult experiences and everyday stressors.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Sarah primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical coping skills. CBT is commonly used for concerns such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and stress where concrete strategies can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She also incorporates solution-focused therapy, a goal-oriented approach that concentrates on strengths and small, achievable changes. This method can be useful for life transitions, parenting challenges, and building self-confidence by creating clear steps toward desired outcomes.

Client-centered principles guide her work as well, emphasizing a collaborative and supportive relationship where the client's perspectives lead the process. Together the therapist and client determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress is made.

Online therapy options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and schedules. These formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility limitations while still allowing for meaningful therapeutic work with a trained therapist.