Sarah Garlick, LCSW
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleep and insomnia
- Parenting support
About Sarah Garlick
Sarah emphasizes the importance of a trusting, supportive relationship as the foundation for change. She works collaboratively with clients to identify barriers that limit fulfillment and to build practical skills for managing present concerns and future challenges. Her work is solution-focused and grounded in practical strategies designed to produce usable tools that clients can apply between sessions.
While she primarily incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, Sarah adapts her approach to match each person’s needs, drawing from attachment-based and client-centered methods as appropriate. Areas of focus include family and relationship issues, trauma and abuse recovery, insomnia and sleep concerns, parenting and co-parenting, anxiety and stress, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, addictions, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
Sarah aims to create a respectful, empathetic space where exploration and growth can occur, offering tailored, skills-based psychotherapy to support clients through difficult transitions and ongoing life challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarah Garlick have?
Sarah Garlick has 18 years of experience.
Is Sarah Garlick a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: CA LCSW 27070.
In which languages does Sarah Garlick provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Sarah Garlick located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Sarah Garlick as my therapist?
You can work with Sarah Garlick through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarah Garlick work with international clients?
Sarah Garlick does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Garlick cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sarah Garlick
Sarah integrates several practical approaches to support clients in online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaching concrete skills to change behavior and manage symptoms - it is often used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and stress-related concerns.Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns and how early connections influence present-day interactions, helping with relationship difficulties, trauma recovery, and parenting challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, giving clients space to set the pace and focus of sessions while the therapist offers nonjudgmental support and reflection.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Sarah works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods accordingly, often combining elements from different approaches to suit the individual.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. For many people, working with licensed professionals in these formats provides access to consistent, ongoing support that adapts to practical life demands.