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Gilbert Clark

Therapist · Michigan

Recovery-focused counselor using creative methods

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Gilbert Clark
Credentials
LPC, LPCC
License
LPCC, Minnesota · cc02015; LPC, Michigan · 6401222548
NPI
1982072765
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan
  • Addiction recovery support
  • Relationship and intimacy
  • Trauma informed care

About Gilbert

Gilbert Clark is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on recovery, relationships, and personal healing. He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and brings 12 years of experience working with people facing addiction, trauma, and life transitions.

He draws on practical methods to help people move forward. Sessions often center on skills for coping with anxiety, depression, and stress. He also helps people facing intimacy concerns, codependency, grief, and challenges tied to family of origin and career changes.

Gilbert uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. He combines behavioral strategies, mindfulness ideas, and person-centered listening. This mix lets him tailor sessions to what each person needs in the moment.

His background includes work in diverse treatment settings and training that emphasized recovery and holistic wellness. He also brings creative methods into his practice, including songwriting and music, to help people access feelings and process change in different ways.

People can expect a practical, down-to-earth style that balances listening with actionable steps. Gilbert aims to help clients build routines and skills that fit daily life. To begin, prospective clients follow the site intake steps to match and schedule a session.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and building small, practical steps that move someone toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation during recovery. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. It helps people understand trust, closeness, and codependency issues so they can form healthier connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Then the approach is chosen or blended in a collaborative way so sessions fit the person's needs and pace.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes access possible for people living outside the therapist's immediate area. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Minnesota, Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment and commitment issues, and grief.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a blended, person-centered approach that mixes cognitive and mindfulness-based ideas with narrative and solution-focused work. Sessions aim to combine listening with practical skills and creative exercises when helpful.

How much experience does he have?

He has 12 years of experience working in a range of treatment environments and with diverse client situations. His background includes focused work in addiction treatment and recovery.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is listed as LPC and LPCC and practices from Michigan. These credentials are presented as provided in the profile.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English. The profile indicates that international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during intake and scheduling.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you to the next steps for intake and sessions.

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