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Sarah Garlick, LCSW

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Sarah

Sarah Garlick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 18 years of clinical experience. She trained at Boston University and has practiced across program settings and independent practice, bringing a blend of practical skill-building and empathic listening to her work.

Background and approach

Sarah emphasizes establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and supports clients through concrete strategies tailored to their individual concerns.

Her approach combines solution-focused techniques with cognitive behavioral methods and elements of attachment and mindfulness work to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, stress, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career matters, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on equipping clients with tools they can use day to day as well as during future challenges. She aims to create a supportive environment where exploration and progress feel achievable and grounded in realistic skills.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns and how early connections shape current ways of relating; online work can explore these patterns and improve emotional safety within relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and skill practice, which adapts well to remote sessions with homework and real-time coaching. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and stress reduction through breathing and attention practices that can be guided effectively over video or phone.

Finding the right approach is collaborative rather than prescriptive. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs to determine which combination of attachment, CBT, mindfulness, or solution-focused strategies feels most useful, and will adjust the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and varied routines. These formats support continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult and allow therapists to share exercises, track progress, and teach skills in ways that suit each client's life and learning style.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, addictions, stress, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem, career changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends solution-focused psychotherapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered care, emphasizing practical skills and a supportive therapeutic relationship.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 18 years of clinical experience working in both program settings and independent practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credential CA LCSW 27070 and practices in California.
Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Sarah can help with

Sarah Garlick works with clients on family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues.

How Sarah approaches therapy

Sarah's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California, with 18 years of clinical experience.