- Skills focused
- Calm and direct
- Collaborative process
About Sarah
Sarah Garlick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and the daily stresses of life. She aims to build a calm, trusting space where clients can talk about what feels hard and learn practical ways to feel better.
Sarah trained at Boston University, earning a Master of Social Work in 1999, and has worked in program settings as well as private practice. That variety shaped a straightforward style that combines evidence-based techniques with attention to each person’s story.
Her typical sessions focus on teaching concrete skills. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods to help clients notice patterns of thinking and behavior, and to try new approaches that reduce symptoms like insomnia and worry. She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to strengthen relationships and self-understanding.
People come to Sarah for help with parenting stress, co-parenting challenges, career strain, addiction concerns, and rebuilding after trauma. She supports LGBTQ clients and those facing compassion fatigue or major life change. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative so people leave with tools they can use between meetings.
Sarah emphasizes working together to set clear goals and small steps toward them. She offers a calm, down-to-earth approach rooted in years of direct practice and a focus on skills that fit everyday life.
Sarah trained at Boston University, earning a Master of Social Work in 1999, and has worked in program settings as well as private practice. That variety shaped a straightforward style that combines evidence-based techniques with attention to each person’s story.
Her typical sessions focus on teaching concrete skills. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods to help clients notice patterns of thinking and behavior, and to try new approaches that reduce symptoms like insomnia and worry. She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to strengthen relationships and self-understanding.
People come to Sarah for help with parenting stress, co-parenting challenges, career strain, addiction concerns, and rebuilding after trauma. She supports LGBTQ clients and those facing compassion fatigue or major life change. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative so people leave with tools they can use between meetings.
Sarah emphasizes working together to set clear goals and small steps toward them. She offers a calm, down-to-earth approach rooted in years of direct practice and a focus on skills that fit everyday life.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.