Gilbert Clark, LPC, LPCC
Therapist in Michigan
Gilbert Clark is a licensed professional counselor with 12 years of clinical experience.
- License cc02015, 6401222548 · Minnesota, Michigan Expires December 2026, April 2028
- NPI 1982072765 · national registry
- Experience and languages 12+ years in practice English
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About Gilbert
Gilbert Clark is a licensed professional counselor with 12 years of clinical experience. He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Michigan. Gilbert brings a practical, person-centered style and a focus on addiction recovery and emotional healing.
He uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. That might include Gottman Method ideas for improving relationship interactions, acceptance and commitment work to increase values-driven action, and attachment-based ideas to understand closeness and trust.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and down-to-earth, with room for creativity when it helps the work. Gilbert has a background in addiction studies and experience across different treatment settings. That background informs how he approaches substance use assessment, recovery planning, and relapse prevention.
He also addresses depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and stress in practical ways. In the therapy room he emphasizes clear goals, small steps, and learning skills that carry into everyday life. He also offers coaching-style support for career or life transitions and for people coping with caregiver strain or chronic illness.
Creativity and music are sometimes used as an adjunct when it fits the client’s preferences. Sessions are offered in English and Gilbert accepts international clients. He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort.
Credentials
- LPCC (Minnesota)
- License cc02015 · expires December 2026
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401222548 · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1982072765 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Gilbert lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Gottman Method
- 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
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Gilbert names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Gilbert commonly integrates Gottman Method ideas to help people notice interaction patterns and build clearer communication habits. Gottman-influenced work focuses on specific moments between people and on practical ways to reduce conflict and increase connection.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps clarify what matters most and build action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy is another approach he draws on to better understand trust, closeness, and repeating patterns from early relationships. Each approach aims to give tools people can use outside sessions for daily challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gilbert collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and personal style. He checks in about what is helpful and adjusts the plan over time so therapy stays relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions support face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone calls can fit a quick check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging make brief coaching, progress updates, or on-the-go reflections possible. These options offer flexibility for different schedules, locations, and daily routines.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Gilbert help address?
He helps with addictions, relationship stress, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include grief, intimacy issues, anger, career concerns, and caregiving stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Gilbert uses a person-centered, practical approach that draws on cognitive and mindfulness techniques. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skills practice, and options that fit each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working in a range of treatment environments and settings. That experience includes addiction treatment and recovery work.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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