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Sarah Gillespie, MI Psychologist 6301013150
Michigan
MI Psychologist - anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Sarah
Sarah Gillespie is a MI Psychologist practicing in Michigan with 26 years of experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, and career challenges. Her work also covers parenting strain, sleep problems, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Sarah uses mainly practical, goal-focused methods. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and change unhelpful habits. She also draws on client-centered methods and DBT skills when emotional regulation or distress tolerance are needed.
In a session she listens to what is causing the most strain and outlines small, concrete steps to try. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, problem-solving around barriers, and checking what helps in daily life. She offers straightforward feedback when requested and tracks progress toward clear goals.
Her approach highlights existing strengths and applies them to current problems. That means identifying what already works and building on it to meet goals like improving mood, increasing confidence, or managing work stress. She helps people test new ways of responding and adjust the plan when needed.
Sarah also works with concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome, gender dysphoria issues, first responder stress, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and workplace issues. She integrates motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when people need help clarifying priorities and taking practical steps forward.
How CBT and skills work in online sessions
Sarah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot automatic thoughts and test new behaviors that reduce stress and improve mood. CBT sessions often involve homework tasks, thought records, and brief behavioral experiments to try between meetings.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client’s goals and pace, focusing on listening and reflecting so the plan fits what the person wants. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when managing strong emotions, building distress tolerance, and improving moment-to-moment coping.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first based on the person’s goals, current problems, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is tracked and new needs appear.
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. The practical aim is to make skill practice and goal progress fit into everyday life without requiring major schedule changes.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and career concerns, plus sleep and parenting strain.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice small behavior changes that reduce distress over time.
What is her professional background?
She has 26 years of experience as a psychologist and focuses on clear goal-setting and practical skills work.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is listed as MI Psychologist 6301013150 and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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