Sally Millsap

Sally Millsap is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience. She helps people facing anger, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship strains, parenting stress, and life changes. Her tone is practical and steady, aimed at people who need clear guidance during hard times.

Sally trained with a Bachelor of Social Work from Graceland College and a Master of Social Work from the University of Iowa. Much of her career has been in medical social work, supporting patients and families through major health events. Early work included inpatient rehab with stroke and spinal cord injury survivors and their families.

She also worked in high-risk obstetrics and neonatal intensive care. In those settings she supported parents of NICU babies, people facing fetal loss, and women dealing with postpartum depression and pregnancy complications. She led a parent support group for NICU families and counseled about adoption and domestic violence concerns.

After moving to California 13 years ago, Sally joined a children’s hospital where she worked on the Child Protection Team and co-facilitated a grief support group. She has experience helping parents of children with chronic medical issues and guiding people through caregiving stress and major life transitions.

Sally describes working with diverse populations and across ages as a strength. In sessions she focuses on practical conversations, coping strategies, and helping people find ways forward when anger, trauma, or loss make everyday life harder.

How Sally uses practical therapies online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and life transitions when someone wants clearer direction. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can find their own solutions; it suits grief, relationship struggles, and parenting concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy targets concrete goals and small changes, which can be helpful when someone needs quick, practical steps to manage stress or addictive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Sally works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts tools from these approaches as conversations and progress reveal what helps most.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue care across locations, which can help when schedules or circumstances change. A licensed professional will discuss logistics and help plan sessions that match everyday routines and therapeutic goals.