Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Gilbert works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC, LPCC
- Licensed in
- Minnesota, Michigan
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gilbert
Gilbert Clark is a licensed professional counselor who blends practical skills with a person-centered approach. He uses clear, down-to-earth language so people can talk about what matters. His work often addresses anger and addiction alongside stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
He draws from several therapy methods to match what each person needs. That can mean using cognitive tools to change unhelpful thinking or mindfulness-based strategies to notice and manage strong feelings.
Background and approach
He also uses attachment-informed ideas when patterns from early relationships affect current behavior. Gilbert has 12 years of experience in varied treatment settings across Michigan. That background includes addiction treatment and recovery work, and he is familiar with accompanying people through early assessment and later stages of recovery.
He combines clinical practice with creative outlets, including original music related to recovery. In sessions he keeps things collaborative and practical. People commonly work on coping skills, managing impulsivity, rebuilding trust after hurts, and reducing the intensity of anger and grief.
He frames goals in everyday terms so progress is easier to track. Gilbert holds LPC and LPCC credentials and works in English. He accepts international clients and offers flexible session options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair people with the right schedule and format.
What Gilbert works with
Everything Gilbert lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gilbert's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Gilbert lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that fit recovery and emotion work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting hooked by them, then act in ways that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems like anger that get in the way of living a meaningful life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing it with real life practice. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, stress, and impulsive behaviors tied to addiction and anger.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of connection that developed early on and how they show up now. It can help when relationship patterns, trust, or closeness lead to repeated conflict or emotional reactivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gilbert will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying one approach and adjusting as progress is observed.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different rhythms of life. Video calls are close to traditional sessions, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break, live chat and text messaging let people check in between meetings and keep momentum. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Gilbert
What kinds of concerns does Gilbert address?
He helps with addictions, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He combines client-centered listening with practical tools from CBT, ACT, and DBT to build skills and reduce distress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working in a range of treatment settings, including addiction recovery environments.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.