Sarah Garlick, LCSW

Sarah Garlick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with a background that includes a Master of Social Work from Boston University earned in 1999. With 18 years of clinical experience, she has supported people from diverse backgrounds in both program settings and private practice. Sarah emphasizes a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, creating a supportive space where clients can explore challenges and build toward more fulfilling lives.

She combines compassionate, solution-focused psychotherapy with practical skills training so clients leave sessions with tools they can use immediately and in the future. Sarah primarily draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques while adapting her methods to each person she works with. Her approach is designed to address concerns such as insomnia and sleep difficulties, anxiety and depression, trauma recovery, parenting and co-parenting, self-esteem, life transitions, and other stress-related issues.

Clients can expect a therapist who works collaboratively to identify barriers, set clear goals, and teach concrete strategies for coping and growth. Sarah’s practice integrates evidence-based techniques with attention to each client’s individual needs, helping people manage current problems and prepare for future challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Sarah primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused methods to support clients in an online setting. CBT involves identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and related concerns; it emphasizes practical skills and structured techniques that translate well to virtual sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on concrete goals and actionable steps, helping clients move through life transitions, tackle parenting or relationship challenges, and build confidence by highlighting strengths and small wins.

Attachment-Based ideas may also inform her work when relationship patterns, trauma, or family dynamics are central concerns. These concepts help people understand how early and current relationships influence emotional responses and can guide work on improving connections and coping within families.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Online sessions offer flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access licensed professionals from different locations. This variety of formats supports continuity of care and helps clients engage in ways that feel most manageable for them.