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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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gilbert help address?
He works with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, grief, and LGBT concerns. He also focuses on areas like codependency, chronic pain, caregiver stress, and impulsivity.
What is his therapeutic style?
The approach combines Gottman-informed relationship work with ACT, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and CBT tools. Sessions include talking, skill practice, and tasks to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 12 years of professional experience working across treatment settings and with people facing substance use and mental health concerns. That experience shapes his focus on recovery and practical coping.
Where is he licensed and located?
Gilbert holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is based in Michigan. Those credentials are listed as LPC and LPCC in his profile information.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

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

Licensed in

Minnesota, Michigan

Languages

English