Gilbert Clark, LPC, LPCC

Therapist in Michigan

Gilbert Clark is a licensed counselor who centers his work on attachment-based ideas alongside practical therapy methods.

Book with Gilbert

Licensed inMinnesota, Michigan
Licensecc02015, 6401222548
NPI 1982072765
Experience12+ years
LanguagesEnglish

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check any license with the state board and any NPI with the national registry.

About Gilbert

Gilbert Clark is a licensed counselor who centers his work on attachment-based ideas alongside practical therapy methods. He brings 12 years of clinical experience and a focus on addiction recovery, trauma, relationships, and stress. Gilbert aims to create a calm, steady space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

He uses a mix of approaches so sessions match each person’s needs. That can mean looking at patterns that come from early relationships, learning skills to manage anxiety and mood, or practicing new ways to handle conflict.

Background and approach

He also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people act on their values even when feelings are hard. Gilbert trained in addiction work and has worked in several treatment settings. That background supports work with substance use concerns, relapse planning, and the long process of recovery.

He also helps people with grief, self-esteem, intimacy issues, and caregiver stress. Sessions tend to be straightforward and conversational. Gilbert listens for patterns, offers clear options, and practices skills together in session.

He can also incorporate creative approaches like music when it fits the person’s goals. Gilbert holds licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Michigan. He works in English and accepts international clients when that arrangement is appropriate.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions to suit their timing.

Credentials

LPCC (Minnesota): License cc02015 · expires December 2026
LPC (Michigan): License 6401222548 · expires April 2028
NPI: 1982072765 · national provider identifier

Both are public records. A state board register will confirm a license and its standing, and the national registry will confirm an NPI. This directory copies what the therapist lists and checks neither.

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

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.

Online support

How attachment work and skills translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help identify those patterns and practice new ways of relating in real time. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and taking values-driven action despite them. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a team process. The therapist will ask about your history, current worries, and what you want to change. Together you’ll try methods that fit your goals and adjust as needed if something isn’t helping. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls approximate face-to-face work and allow for deeper conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can be used for quick updates, coaching between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or recovery schedules.

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Gilbert commonly address?

He helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, caregiver stress, and related concerns such as abandonment and codependency.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style blends attachment-based thinking with client-centered conversations and skill work from CBT, ACT, and DBT. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps you can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 12 years of experience working in a variety of treatment settings, including addiction-focused programs and mental health services.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in Michigan as MI LPC and MN LPCC.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients when that arrangement works for both parties.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Is this your profile?

Ask us to correct details or take the page down.