Gilbert Clark
Relationship-focused counselor guiding recovery
LPC, LPCC Michigan
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Gilbert
Gilbert Clark is a licensed professional counselor with a practical, person-centered way of working. He combines conversational care with structured techniques to help people facing addiction, trauma, relationship strain, anxiety, depression, and changes in life.
Background and approach
Gilbert keeps language simple and direct so worried parents can quickly understand what happens in sessions. He draws from approaches such as the Gottman Method for relationship patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based action, and Attachment-Based Therapy to address early bond issues.
He also uses cognitive tools to manage thoughts and emotions. Sessions are a mix of listening, skill practice, and real-world tasks to try between meetings.
Gilbert has 12 years of clinical experience and holds LPC and LPCC credentials. He has worked in different treatment settings and with people who face substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.
That background informs his focus on recovery, relapse prevention, and rebuilding day-to-day wellbeing. He often helps people sort out intimacy issues, grief, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and codependency patterns.
He also addresses anger, impulsivity, chronic pain or illness challenges, and career-related stress. Gilbert blends structured techniques with creative options like music-based reflection when it fits a person's process.
Sessions can take the shape people need - from talking through immediate stress to building a longer plan for recovery and relationships. Gilbert aims to meet clients where they are and help them move toward clearer choices and calmer routines.
Therapy approaches you can use online
Gilbert uses the Gottman Method to look at recurring relationship patterns and communication habits, helping people learn clearer ways to express needs and repair conflict. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that align with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Gilbert treats selection as a collaboration - he will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your situation. Together you can adjust focus over time, combining relationship work, attachment-focused exploration, and practical cognitive strategies as needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for interactive exercises and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let some people check in between sessions, share quick wins, or get support without scheduling a full appointment.
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Experience
12+ years
Licensed in
Minnesota, Michigan
Languages
English