Gilbert Clark, LPC, LPCC
Compassionate addiction and relationship counselor
- Addiction recovery
- Trauma-informed care
- Person-centered methods
About Gilbert Clark
Gilbert Clark is a Michigan-based counselor with 12 years of experience helping people navigate addiction, relationship struggles, trauma, and related life challenges. He holds LPC and LPCC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - which reflect advanced training to provide professional counseling and clinical services.
His training includes work with addiction specialty programs and additional clinical education that shaped a holistic approach to wellness. He uses an eclectic blend of methods, drawing on cognitive techniques, mindfulness-based practices, narrative work, and solution-focused strategies to tailor care to each person’s needs. That flexibility is balanced by a trauma-informed, person-centered stance that emphasizes compassion and experiential learning.
Gilbert brings a creative dimension to therapy as well, writing, recording, and performing original music with a focus on recovery. Those creative modalities complement talk-based work and can support emotional processing, meaning-making, and motivation in recovery.
He specializes in addiction treatment and recovery, offering guidance through initial substance use assessment, the phases of recovery, and longer-term maintenance and wellness. He also supports people facing depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and intimacy concerns, family and relationship difficulties, caregiving stress, and other life transitions, working collaboratively to meet individual goals.
His training includes work with addiction specialty programs and additional clinical education that shaped a holistic approach to wellness. He uses an eclectic blend of methods, drawing on cognitive techniques, mindfulness-based practices, narrative work, and solution-focused strategies to tailor care to each person’s needs. That flexibility is balanced by a trauma-informed, person-centered stance that emphasizes compassion and experiential learning.
Gilbert brings a creative dimension to therapy as well, writing, recording, and performing original music with a focus on recovery. Those creative modalities complement talk-based work and can support emotional processing, meaning-making, and motivation in recovery.
He specializes in addiction treatment and recovery, offering guidance through initial substance use assessment, the phases of recovery, and longer-term maintenance and wellness. He also supports people facing depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and intimacy concerns, family and relationship difficulties, caregiving stress, and other life transitions, working collaboratively to meet individual goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gilbert Clark have?
Gilbert Clark has 12 years of experience.
Is Gilbert Clark a licensed therapist?
Yes, he holds these credentials: LPC, LPCC. License details: MI LPC 6401222548, MN LPCC cc02015.
In which languages does Gilbert Clark provide therapy?
Gilbert Clark provides therapy in English.
Where is Gilbert Clark located?
He is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Gilbert Clark as my therapist?
You can work with Gilbert Clark through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gilbert Clark work with international clients?
Yes, Gilbert Clark works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gilbert Clark cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns of avoidance, and supports clients who want practical ways to live in line with what matters to them.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships and emotional responses. This approach can be especially helpful for people working through abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and challenges in family or romantic relationships.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, providing empathy, active listening, and nonjudgmental support to encourage self-exploration and personal growth. It is well suited to clients seeking deeper self-understanding, improved self-esteem, and growth around life transitions.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Gilbert collaborates with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as work progresses. Licensed professionals often combine strategies to match what helps a person most.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, plus options for live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into a busy life or to connect from different locations. These formats support continuity of care, allow for timely check-ins between sessions, and expand access to therapy for people with varied schedules and needs.