Sarah Gillespie (She/her)

Accepting Clients

Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am a LCSW in Illinois. I have been in the field for 6 years. I thrive on helping people achieve their goals!

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I enjoy working with college age adults and working professionals. Many times, taking the first step to enter therapy can be a difficult decision. I want to support you through this transition and help you navigate career burnout, adjusting from college to a full time job, and work and family stress. My ideal client would be with individuals who struggle with career burnout, college/career transitions, anxiety, depression, life transitions, mood disorders, relationship challenges, etc.

My Background and Approach

I have been able to explore different career settings which has given me the opportunity to work with and support a variety of different people! I have worked in domestic violence, with older adults, in corrections, and most recently in a medical setting. Coming from the strengths-based perspective, I believe that everyone has the abilities and qualities to set and achieve goals to better their lives. I believe one of my strengths is being able to connect and empathize with others. I utilize Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to identify your ultimate goals and motivation for personal growth. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and ways to improve upon coping skills and self care.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Men's Issues
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Rate: $150/session

Reach out to Sarah