Sarah Gillespie

Sarah Gillespie is a Michigan-based MI Psychologist with 26 years of experience helping people make tangible changes in their lives. She takes a direct, supportive, and non-judgmental approach. Sessions focus on goals like reducing stress, managing anger, improving mood, or building confidence. Her style centers on what is already working for each person and uses those strengths to move forward.

She describes her work as strength-based and practical. Conversations are straightforward and grounded in real-life steps. She offers feedback when requested and helps people problem-solve when obstacles come up. That includes coping with grief, managing anxiety, and addressing sleep or addiction concerns.

Sarah blends several therapeutic approaches depending on the person’s needs. Techniques may come from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. These are used to set clear goals and practice skills between sessions.

Her background includes support for issues such as workplace stress, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. She also notes experience with gender dysphoria, first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and substance use concerns. The aim is practical progress rather than abstract theory.

People who choose to meet with her will take part in a collaborative process. She helps identify goals, tracks small wins, and adjusts plans when needed. The focus is on steady, achievable change rather than quick fixes.

How her approaches guide online work

Sarah uses client-centered methods to make sessions collaborative and respectful, focusing on the person’s priorities and what they already do well. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors through practical exercises. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping when stress or anger feels overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative process means techniques can shift as needs and preferences become clearer.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills in their everyday routines and bring real-world examples into sessions. The focus remains on practical steps, measurable progress, and tailoring methods to the person’s goals.